Italic (adjective)

1. Of or relating to Italy, its people, or its language.
2. Of or relating to the style of typeface characterized by sloping letters, used for emphasis or to indicate the title of a work.

Origin:

From latin italicus ("italian"), from italia ("italy"), from greek italia (ἰταλία), from oscan viteliu ("viteliu"), probably from vitulus ("calf").

Examples:

1. Italic script is a typeface style that slants slightly to the right.
2. Italic typeface is often used to indicate the title of a work.
3. Italic is a script style that is used in printing, handwriting and calligraphy.
4. Italic typeface is often used to add emphasis to certain words in a text.
5. Italic script was used by the ancient Romans to write notes and comments.