Word
punctuated
Phoneticspunc·tu·at·ed
US/ˈpəŋktʃuˌeɪtɪd/
UK/pˈʌŋktʃuːˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
v. to mark something with small marks like periods or commas. It can also mean to break something into short, sharp parts.
v. to mark a text with punctuation; to break a continuous process or sequence into distinct, sharp intervals. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“The teacher asked the students to punctuate their sentences correctly.”
“The long, quiet afternoon was punctuated by the occasional sound of a passing train.”
“The speaker's monologue was punctuated by brief pauses that allowed the audience to absorb the gravity of the previous statement.”
Examples
simple
“The teacher asked the students to punctuate their sentences correctly.”
contextual
“The long, quiet afternoon was punctuated by the occasional sound of a passing train.”
complex
“The speaker's monologue was punctuated by brief pauses that allowed the audience to absorb the gravity of the previous statement.”
Real-World Examples
“Their conversation is full of good-natured ribbing and punctuated by peals of laughter.” “Everything now feels like it's supposed to be."
Reporting on their "emotional reunion", Reuters said "tears, hugs and laughter punctuated their meeting...” Scan code
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