Definitions for semicolon

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semicolon sem·i·co·lon

Spelling: [sem-i-koh-luh n]

IPA: /ˈsɛm ɪˌkoʊ lən/

Semicolon is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 486 anagrams from letters in semicolon (ceilmnoos).

Definitions for semicolon

noun

1. the punctuation mark (;) used to indicate a major division in a sentence where a more distinct separation is felt between clauses or items on a list than is indicated by a comma, as between the two clauses of a compound sentence.

Origin of semicolon

First recorded in 1635-45; semi- + colon¹

Examples for semicolon

The new material contains a semicolon; it has orders to call me if anybody gives it any trouble.

The need of the semicolon in both Nos. 58 and 59 is, we think, unmistakable.

In Sentence 21 the semicolon gives notice of a grouping which does not follow.

The semicolon, for instance, is the Greek mark of interrogation.

The same is true when a colon is used within a group made by a semicolon.

I point out the phrase “more distinct separation,” and I suggest that the purpose of the semicolon is at least in part rhythmic.

When as introduces an example, it is preceded by a semicolon.

Either the semicolon and the comma or the quotation-marks must be omitted.

In the first sentence the semicolon enables us to group the objects enumerated.

Both the colon and semicolon are much less used now than formerly.