Commas

/ˈkɒməz/ noun

Definition

Plural of comma; punctuation marks (,) used to indicate pauses or separate elements in sentences. Essential tools for clarity in written communication.

Etymology

From Latin 'comma,' from Greek 'komma' meaning 'piece cut off,' from 'koptein' (to cut). Originally referred to a short clause or phrase, later became the punctuation mark representing such pauses around 1500s.

Kelly Says

These tiny marks wield enormous power - they can literally change meaning and save lives, as in the famous 'Let's eat, Grandma' versus 'Let's eat Grandma.' The ancient Greeks' word for 'something cut off' perfectly captures how commas slice sentences into digestible pieces.

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