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backslash Synonyms

Another word for backslash

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• noun (Context 1)

A backward-sloping diagonal typographical mark (\), used chiefly in computing to separate directory names in file paths or to introduce escape sequences in programming.

Usage Example

"Make sure to use a reverse solidus rather than a forward slash when typing a local file path in the Windows command prompt."

Strongest
reverse solidus
reverse slash

Opposites of backslash

The opposite of backslash shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

forward slash
slash
See all opposites of backslash

• Nearby Words

backseat
backside
backslapping
backslash
backslide
backslider
backsliding

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Backslash. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/backslash
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