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Repersonne (talk | contribs) 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 | '''''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. | ||
{{see|Wikipedia:sic}} | {{see|Wikipedia:sic}} | ||
[[Category:Templates|Sic]]</noinclude> | [[Category:Templates|Sic]]</noinclude> | ||
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
