Virgule, also known as a slash, is a punctuation mark commonly used to separate words or phrases within a sentence. There are several synonyms for this punctuation mark, including solidus, diagonal, oblique, forward slash, and slant. The solidus and diagonal are often used in technical writing, particularly in mathematical equations and fractions. In literature and poetry, the virgule may also be referred to as a stroke, which is used to indicate a line break in verse. In modern digital communication, the virgule is often replaced with the forward slash, which has a similar usage but is more commonly recognized in online platforms and messaging apps.