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sem·i·co·lon
 semicolon
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- pronunciation:
- se
mi
ko
l
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[or]
se
maI
ko
ln
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
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a punctuation mark (;) used to separate independent clauses within a sentence, indicating a less distinct break than that marked by a period, or used to separate clauses or phrases containing commas.
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The word semicolon
contains the following part:
semi-, demi-
Latin
prefix
that means half, partly
  Example words:
demigod, demimonde, demisemiquaver, demitasse, hemidemisemiquaver, semiannual, semiaquatic, semicircle, semicolon, semiconductor, semiconscious, semifinal, semiliterate, semimonthly, semipermeable, semiprecious, semipro, semiprofessional, semiquaver, semiskilled, semitone, semivowel, semiweekly, semiyearly
- synonyms:
- hemi-
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