colon
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2.9
- noun
- /ˈkoʊlən/
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dos puntos
- The main problem, however, is that it's a horribly boring point to discuss (colons vs. semicolons).
- colon and semicolon
- followed by a colon
- use the colon
And then Python used to just have a what type is a a colon STR?
- And then Python used to just have a what type is a a colon STR?
- Certain things like the colon or the certain notation aspects of Python that just kind of work.
Examples
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In the second line of this blog, should there not be a colon after the word "is"?
Blog text (9) -
There would be no colon after the words include or are.
Academic text (2002) -
Can you use a question mark before a colon? You will find your answer.
Blog text (14) -
Finally, there are pitch changes for the colon and the dash.
Blog text (3) -
Here we use colon notation; see page 19 of 5 for a definition.
Academic text (2000) -
One cardinal rule of syntax and punctuation is that a colon should occur only after a complete sentence.
Blog text (9) -
I'm sure they were arguing over the relative merits of a semicolon, a colon, or an em dash as the proper punctuation for a sentence.
Academic text (2016) -
Periods, commas, M dashes, colons, semicolons, short sentences communicate tension.
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For instance, a dash—like this—uses space very differently than the colon: the ponderous, stuffy Dutch uncle of punctuation.
Academic text (1997) -
In formal writing, you should always use a colon to introduce a list of items, such as fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.
Compounds
- Specialized
28
2.7
A harmful growth in the large intestine that can spread to other parts
- Archaic
1
5.8
A gut condition that causes belly pain and alternating diarrhea and constipation and is often worse with stress
- Specialized
1
4.8
A part of the large intestine that goes down on the lower left side of the belly
- Specialized
1
5.0
Part of the large intestine that goes upward from the small intestine
- Specialized
1
5.5
A part of the large intestine that runs across the upper belly from right to left
- Archaic
A former unit of money in El Salvador worth 100 cents used before the US dollar
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Colon for the punctuation mark comes from the Greek kolon, which meant a 'part' or 'clause' of speech. So a colon is used to introduce or separate a clear part of a sentence.