Definitions

1. noun

A punctuation mark (‘) used to indicate possession or to show that a word or phrase is being used as a different grammatical case, and also a grammatical term for the omission of a vowel in a word.

“The teacher explained the use of an apostrophe in a sentence, and how it indicates possession.”

2. noun

A figure of speech in which a person or thing other than the one referred to is addressed directly.

“The poet used apostrophe to address the absent loved one in her poem.”

3. noun

A sudden change of direction in a stream, river, or current.

“The hikers had to navigate through the difficult terrain around the apostrophe of the river.”

4. verb

To omit a vowel from a word, especially to form a shortened or informal pronunciation.

“The linguist studied the apostrophization of words in informal spoken language.”

5. verb

To address or speak to someone or something in a formal or poetic manner.

“The politician apostrophized the crowd with a powerful speech.”