Punctuation
Punctuation (Pronunciation: /pʌŋkʧʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/)
Punctuation is a system of symbols (punctuation marks) used to separate written sentences and parts of sentences, and to make their meaning clear. Each symbol is called a "punctuation mark".
Etymology
The term punctuation is derived from the Latin word "punctum" or point. The concept of using points or dots to separate different parts of a text has been used since the earliest alphabetic writing systems.
Types of Punctuation Marks
There are several types of punctuation marks commonly used in English, including:
- Period (.)
- Comma (,)
- Exclamation Point (!)
- Question mark (?)
- Colon (:)
- Semicolon (;)
- Quotation mark (" ")
- Apostrophe (')
- Hyphen (-)
- Dash (—)
- Parentheses ( )
- Brackets [ ]
- Ellipsis (...)
Each of these punctuation marks has specific rules and uses in the English language.
Related Terms
- Grammar - The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
- Syntax - The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
- Orthography - The conventional spelling system of a language.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Punctuation
- Wikipedia's article - Punctuation
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