noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
Used to show that a quoted text is copied verbatim from the original source, including any errors or unconventional spellings
Used to highlight errors in quoted text while indicating that the errors were present in the original source
Used to indicate that a mistake or error in the original text is intentionally left unchanged
In the context of writing, 'sic on' is used to indicate that a mistake or error in a quoted text was present in the original source and is not a typographical error in the current text.
Psychologists may use 'sic on' when quoting research studies or articles to show that any errors or inaccuracies in the original text are not being attributed to the psychologist quoting it.
Journalists may use 'sic on' when quoting sources in their articles to maintain accuracy and transparency by acknowledging any errors in the original source.
Historians may use 'sic on' when quoting historical documents or texts to preserve the original wording and context, even if it contains errors or inconsistencies.