SEMICOLON

semicolon

(noun) a punctuation mark (ā€˜;’) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

semicolon (plural semicolons or semicola)

The punctuation mark ;.

Anagrams

• cosmoline

Source: Wiktionary


Sem"i*co`lon, n.

Definition: The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; ā€œa desirable jobā€; ā€œcomputer with many desirable featuresā€; ā€œa desirable outcomeā€


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