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m A "[sic]" for "mostly", since the correct words to be used here are either "usually" or "mainly". "Mostly" is a latterday Americanism.
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'''''Sic''''' is a Latin word meaning "thus", "so", "as such", or "just as that". It is used to mark a mistaken (or simply unusual) spelling, statement or idea. Its purpose is to make clear that the oddness comes from the original source, and you are merely repeating it because you feel it's relevant. "''I'' know it's not spelled that way, but ''they'' did it!"
'''''Sic''''' is a Latin word meaning "thus", "so", "as such", or "just so". It is used to denote an incorrect or apparently incorrect spelling, statement or idea in a quotation or reference. Its purpose is to clarify that the error or apparent error is present in the original source and has been repeated intentionally.
 
Mostly it exists so that people don't have to wonder if you accidentally misspelled something.
 
{{see|Wikipedia:sic}}
{{see|Wikipedia:sic}}


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Revision as of 15:19, 1 January 2024

Sic is a Latin word meaning "thus", "so", "as such", or "just so". It is used to denote an incorrect or apparently incorrect spelling, statement or idea in a quotation or reference. Its purpose is to clarify that the error or apparent error is present in the original source and has been repeated intentionally.

For further information, see: Wikipedia:sic