punctuation mark

noun

Meaning

Any of various symbols used in writing and printing to indicate pauses, divisions, etc. and to aid the reader in understanding what is written.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

punctuation(English)pause(English)point(English)interpunctuation(English)interpunct(English)stop(English)ellipsis(English)punctuation space(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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