Exclam

/ɪkˈsklæm/ noun

Definition

An informal abbreviation or shortened form referring to exclamation, often used in linguistic or grammatical notation.

Etymology

Truncation of 'exclamation,' following modern linguistic practice of creating short forms for common terms used in analysis and notation.

Kelly Says

Linguists love abbreviations—'exclam' lets them quickly mark parts of sentences without writing out 'exclamation' every time, making their notes faster and their papers more readable.

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