semiquote
Meanings
noun
- 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 partly paraphrased quotation.
verb
- To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.
Word forms
Etymology
From semi- + quote.
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