Definition of "semicolon" []

• A mark of punctuation ( ; ) used to connect independent clauses and indicating a closer relationship between the clauses than a period does. (noun)

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• "This semicolon is your own, personal Manzikert:; pseudonymous in nc says:"
• "The most common way to use a semicolon is to connect two independent clauses."
• "Even the half-stop of a semicolon is too long a pause on the idea that they'll read your submission!"