C1 adjective Literário

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
interpunction
Verb
interpunctuate
Advérbio
interpunctively
Adjetivo
interpunctive
Relacionado
punctuation
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: interpunctive

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
interpunction
Verb
interpunctuate
Advérbio
interpunctively
Adjetivo
interpunctive
Relacionado
punctuation

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

interpunctive signs

interpunctive signs

lack of interpunctive detail

lack of interpunctive detail

standard interpunctive practice

standard interpunctive practice

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: interpunctive

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

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and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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