em dash
English
Etymology
Named because the symbol (—) has the same width as the letter 'm', approximately twice the width of an en dash.
Noun
- (typography) The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis)
Usage notes
In Unicode, these symbols are identical in appearance and can be used as quotation dashes:
Related terms
Translations
typographical symbol '—'
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