colon

Meanings

• Punctuation

  A punctuation mark : used to introduce a list, an explanation, or a quotation.

  - "I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges."
  - "The solution to the equation is: 5 + 3 = : 8"
  - "‘To be, or not to be,’ that is the question."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkoʊ.lən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkoʊlən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

colon-point , large bowel

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Variants

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cola , colon , colone , colones , colons , Colon , Christopher Columbus , Columbus , Cristoforo Colombo , Cristóbal Colón , colon bacillus , colon bacilluses , sigmoid colon , sigmoid colons , sigmoid flexure , spastic colon

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Etymology

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The colon originated from the ancient Greek semicolon (κόλον), which was used to connect two independent clauses. The modern colon was developed during the Renaissance period.

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Trivia

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1. The colon is the only punctuation mark that is not located on the keyboard as a standalone key.

2. In the human body, the colon is a long, tube-like organ that is part of the digestive system.

3. The term 'colonial' refers to territories or states that are under the political control of another country.

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Related Concepts

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1. Semicolon: A punctuation mark similar to a colon, but used to connect two closely related independent clauses.

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Culture

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The colon has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry, to create pauses, emphasize ideas, and introduce quotations. In art, it has been used as a visual separator in graphic design and typography.

How to Memorize "colon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, horizontal line with two points on either end. The colon looks like this: :

2. associate
   

   - Think of the colon as an introduction or a separator.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: A colon separates and introduces.

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