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Punctuated: meaning, definitions and examples

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punctuated

 

[ ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪ.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

written text

Punctuated refers to text that is marked with punctuation, which are symbols used to separate sentences and clarify meaning. Proper punctuation is essential in writing to convey the correct message and facilitate understanding. It helps indicate pauses, intonation, and emotion in written language, thereby enhancing the clarity of communication. In legal and academic writing, precise punctuation can be crucial to the interpretation of texts.

Synonyms

highlighted, marked, separated

Examples of usage

  • The punctuated sentences improved the essay's clarity.
  • Her speech was punctuated with pauses for emphasis.
  • Punctuated texts can alter reader interpretation.
  • He revised his work to ensure it was properly punctuated.

Translations

Translations of the word "punctuated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontuado

🇮🇳 संकेतित

🇩🇪 punktuiert

🇮🇩 ditandai

🇺🇦 пунктуований

🇵🇱 punktyzowany

🇯🇵 句読点のある

🇫🇷 ponctué

🇪🇸 puntuada

🇹🇷 noktalı

🇰🇷 구두점이 있는

🇸🇦 مُعَلم

🇨🇿 puntuovaný

🇸🇰 puntoovaný

🇨🇳 标点的

🇸🇮 ponavljan

🇮🇸 punktaður

🇰🇿 нүктеленген

🇬🇪 პუნქტიცირებული

🇦🇿 nöqtələnmiş

🇲🇽 puntuada

Etymology

The word 'punctuated' originates from the Latin term 'punctuare', which means 'to mark with points'. This term itself is derived from 'punctum', meaning 'point'. The concept of punctuation began to take shape in ancient writing systems, where scribes used various marks to indicate pauses or breaks in the text. It wasn’t until the invention of the printing press in the 15th century that punctuation became standardized in European languages. Over the centuries, the rules governing punctuation have evolved, influenced by changes in language, style, and technology. Today, punctuation is a fundamental aspect of writing, serving to not only structure text but also to convey tone, emphasis, and the nuances of spoken language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,809, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.