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Record 1 1993-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Language (General)
DEF

punctuation characterized by the use of relatively few commas or other marks.

OBS

There is a tendency today ... to punctuate only when necessary to prevent misreading. Most contemporary writers and editors lean toward this open style of punctuation yet preserve a measure of subjectivity and discretion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Linguistique (Généralités)

Spanish

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