comma fault
com·ma fault
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kom-uh fawlt]
- /ˈkɒm ə fɔlt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kom-uh fawlt]
- /ˈkɒm ə fɔlt/
Definition of comma fault words
- noun comma fault the use of a comma, rather than a semicolon, colon, or period, to separate related main clauses in the absence of a coordinating conjunction: often considered to be incorrect or undesirable, especially in formal writing. 1
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Origin of comma fault
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Comma fault
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comma fault popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
comma fault usage trend in Literature
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