Meaning & use
Styli
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The plural of 'stylus,' referring to pen-shaped instruments used for writing, drawing on a touchscreen, or playing a record.
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The tablet comes with two styli for drawing and note-taking.
Ancient scribes used metal styli to inscribe text onto wax tablets.
A note on using this word
The plural can also be anglicized as 'styluses'; both forms are considered acceptable in modern usage.
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