punctuation

Meanings

• Function Word

  A mark used to indicate the division between words, sentences, or other units in written language.

  - "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
  - "She said, 'I love you.'"
  - "Question: What time is the meeting? Answer: It's at 3 p.m."

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Pronunciation

1. /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of punctuation that leads to same result
punctuation , punctuations , punctuation mark , punctuation marks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'pungere,' meaning 'to prick,' due to the marking or pricking of text with punctuation marks.

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Trivia

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1. The period was originally called a 'full stop.'

2. The question mark was originally called a 'point of interrogation.'

3. The exclamation point was originally called a 'point of admiration.'

4. The comma was originally called a 'virgule.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Grammar: Punctuation is a subcategory of grammar, which deals with the rules and structure of written language.

2. Syntax: Punctuation is essential for proper syntax, as it indicates the relationships between words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence.

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Culture

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Punctuation has played a crucial role in literature, allowing writers to convey intended meaning, tone, and emphasis. For instance, in poetry, punctuation can affect the rhythm and meter of verses.

How to Memorize "punctuation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shapes and positions of common punctuation marks like commas, periods, colons, semicolons, question marks, and exclamation points.

2. associate
   

   - Associate commas with a cup of coffee or a group of items, periods with the end of a sentence, and question marks with inquiries or interrogative sentences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C.O.S.A.S.' for Commas, O's for parentheses, Semicolons, and Colons.

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