C1 adjective Literarisch

interpunctive

/ˌɪntərˈpʌŋktɪv/

Relating to the marks or signs used in punctuation to separate sentences and their elements. It describes the structural use of points or symbols to clarify the meaning and rhythm of a written text.

Beispiele

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1

The teacher noticed several interpunctive errors in the student's short story.

The teacher noticed several interpunctive errors in the student's short story.

2

The legal department insists on strict adherence to interpunctive standards to avoid ambiguity in contracts.

The legal department insists on strict adherence to interpunctive standards to avoid ambiguity in contracts.

3

I'm not sure if this interpunctive style really fits the vibe of our group chat.

I'm not sure if this interpunctive style really fits the vibe of our group chat.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
interpunction
Verb
interpunctuate
Adverb
interpunctively
Adjektiv
interpunctive
Verwandt
punctuation
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Inter' (between) + 'punct' (point). It describes the points (periods, commas) that go between words.

Schnelles Quiz

The philologist studied the unique ________ system used in the 10th-century manuscript.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: interpunctive

Beispiele

1

The teacher noticed several interpunctive errors in the student's short story.

everyday

The teacher noticed several interpunctive errors in the student's short story.

2

The legal department insists on strict adherence to interpunctive standards to avoid ambiguity in contracts.

formal

The legal department insists on strict adherence to interpunctive standards to avoid ambiguity in contracts.

3

I'm not sure if this interpunctive style really fits the vibe of our group chat.

informal

I'm not sure if this interpunctive style really fits the vibe of our group chat.

4

Early medieval manuscripts often lacked an interpunctive system, making them difficult for modern scholars to decipher.

academic

Early medieval manuscripts often lacked an interpunctive system, making them difficult for modern scholars to decipher.

5

The brand's interpunctive choices in its slogans are designed to create a sense of urgency.

business

The brand's interpunctive choices in its slogans are designed to create a sense of urgency.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
interpunction
Verb
interpunctuate
Adverb
interpunctively
Adjektiv
interpunctive
Verwandt
punctuation

Häufige Kollokationen

interpunctive marks interpunctive marks
interpunctive system interpunctive system
interpunctive clarity interpunctive clarity
interpunctive rules interpunctive rules
interpunctive style interpunctive style

Häufige Phrasen

interpunctive signs

interpunctive signs

lack of interpunctive detail

lack of interpunctive detail

standard interpunctive practice

standard interpunctive practice

Wird oft verwechselt mit

interpunctive vs punctuational

Punctuational is the standard, more common term; interpunctive is technical or academic.

interpunctive vs interactive

Interactive refers to two-way communication, whereas interpunctive refers only to punctuation marks.

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Nutzungshinweise

This word is extremely rare in modern English and is primarily used in linguistics, philology, or historical literary analysis. In general writing, 'punctuational' is almost always preferred.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners may confuse the root with 'puncture' (to pierce), though they share a common Latin origin regarding 'points'. It is also often misspelled as 'interpunctuous'.

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Inter' (between) + 'punct' (point). It describes the points (periods, commas) that go between words.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'interpungere', meaning to mark with points or prick between.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before a noun). Does not have a comparative or superlative form (it is an absolute state).
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Kultureller Kontext

The concept is significant in the study of 'scriptio continua', the ancient practice of writing without spaces or marks, which changed with the development of interpunctive systems.

Schnelles Quiz

The philologist studied the unique ________ system used in the 10th-century manuscript.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: interpunctive

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