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Semicolon

Semicolon Meaning & Definition
Semicolon Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Semicolon?

[n] a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period

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See Also | punctuation | punctuation mark

Semicolon In Webster's Dictionary

\Sem"i*co`lon\, n. The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.

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