Stylus
/ˈstaɪləs/
Definitions
2 meaningsA pointed instrument used for writing, drawing, or making marks.
/ˈstaɪləs/
A pointed tool for writing or drawing
The artist preferred a stylus for its precision in drawing.
💡 Simply: Imagine a pen, but instead of ink, it has a pointed tip that helps you write on a screen or make marks. Just like using a pen, but for your tablet or touchscreen!
👶 For kids: A pointy thing you can use to write or draw on a tablet or a special screen.
More Examples
The stylus allowed him to take notes on his digital notepad.
The musician used a stylus to control the audio software.
How It's Used
"The artist used a digital stylus to create intricate details on the tablet."
"Ancient Romans used a stylus to write on wax tablets."
The needle-like part of a record player that reads the grooves in a record.
/ˈstaɪləs/
A needle-like part of a record player
A worn stylus can damage the record.
💡 Simply: In old-fashioned record players, the stylus is the little needle that touches the record and reads the music, just like a tiny reader for your music.
👶 For kids: The tiny needle on a record player that plays the music.
More Examples
The audiophile carefully cleaned his stylus to ensure optimal sound quality.
The stylus glided smoothly across the vinyl record.
How It's Used
"The stylus moved across the record, producing music."
From Latin *stilus*, originally referring to a writing instrument used to inscribe on wax tablets. It evolved to describe similar pointed instruments used for various purposes.
The word 'stylus' has been used since ancient times, originally referring to a writing implement. The modern meaning, especially in reference to record players and digital devices, emerged with technological advancements.
Memory tip
Think of a sharp, pointed tool you use to write. It's a stylus!