semi-quote
English
noun
Definitions
- A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
- A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.
- A phrase that is a close paraphrase that uses some of the authors original words. For instance: "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion," according to Winston Churchill.
Etymology
Prefix from English quote.
Origin
English
quote
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Quotron English
- backquote English
- bequote English
- blockquote English
- disquote English
- enquote English
- midquote English
- misquote English
- outquote English
- overquote English
- quasiquote English
- quotability English
- quotable English
- quotation English
- quote English
- quotebook English
- quotee English
- quoteless English
- quotemaster English
- quoter English
- quotest English
- quoteth English
- quoteworthy English
- requote English
- semiquote English
- underquote English
- unquote English
- quoten Middle English