colon
|co-lon|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkoʊ.lən/
🇬🇧
/ˈkəʊ.lən/
division or separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kolon,' where 'kolon' meant 'limb' or 'part of a verse.'
Historical Evolution
'kolon' changed from the Greek word 'kolon' and eventually became the modern English word 'colon.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'limb' or 'part of a verse,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of a punctuation mark and a part of the digestive system.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.
Use a colon to introduce the list.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/10 02:18