Punctuation

//ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "punctuation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

film punctuation interpunctuation logical punctuation mispunctuation nonpunctuation overpunctuation punctuation mark punctuation space punctuational punctuationism punctuationist punctuationless repunctuation under-punctuation underpunctuation

Etymologically Related To

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

break grouping interruption mark

Type Of (IsA)

grouping interruption mark

Parts (Meronyms)

an extensive list of such marks at Thesaurus:punctuation mark

Part Of

Related Terms

Related Terms

act clarify clauses marks meaning phrases point punctilious punctual punctuality punctuate sentences separating set strings symbols text words

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