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comma Definition

comma (käm′ə)

noun

  1. a mark of punctuation (,) used to indicate a slight separation of sentence elements, as in setting off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements, items in a series, etc.
  2. a slight pause

Etymology: L < Gr komma, clause in a sentence, that which is cut off < koptein, to cut off < IE base *(s)kep-, to cut, split > capon, shaft

comma Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • delimit: The import process has been enhanced to accept comma delimited files, which may now contain many more fields than in the past.
  • misplace: A misplaced comma or a sentence prematurely terminated can leave the reader bemused.
  • omit: Quotations longer than around 45 words should be typed in an indented paragraph format and inverted commas omitted.
  • insert: In the box ' between ' insert a comma followed by a space.
  • trail: A series of trailing commas may also be omitted.
  • add: But after that, we added a comma then the final cell we wanted to add up.

Converse of subject

  • seperated: To add a Keyword ( s ), enter each keyword, seperated by commas.
  • separate: Each element of the citation is separated by a comma, The citation ends with a full stop.
  • precede: Then select write, and the word " write " will be appended, preceded by a comma and a space.

Adjective modifier

  • inverted: Well, I put " atheist " in inverted commas, which implies my own pseudo version of atheism.
  • missing: I think you should mention the date of performance of the 9 th [ missing comma or dash ] 22 nd March.
  • optional: If the optional comma separated host list argument is omitted or the special string global is given, the global cell configuration is displayed.
  • double: Any double inverted commas in text fields were replaced with single inverted commas.
  • single: Any double inverted commas in text fields were replaced with single inverted commas.

Modifies a noun

  • splice: I thought I'd kick off Style File with a look at comma splices.
  • butterfly: The first comma butterflies of the new generation are flying fast along hedgerows.
  • operator: There are cases where a comma operator is very useful.
  • eg: Multiple keywords should be separated by a comma eg.

Preposition: in

order: You do not have to agree with us on every dot and comma in order to appreciate our open and democratic press.

Preposition: as

separator: NOTE -- If you are using the C locale, you must omit commas as thousands separators.