Sic On

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /sɪk ɒn/

Definitions of sic on

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a sic on crawling on the wall.

A2 The sic on's shell was shiny and colorful.

B1 The sic on is a type of insect commonly found in tropical regions.

B2 Scientists are studying the behavior of sic ons in their natural habitat.

C1 The unique anatomy of the sic on makes it a fascinating subject for research.

C2 The sic on's ability to camouflage itself in its environment is truly remarkable.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I put the book sic on the table.

A2 The teacher asked us to place our backpacks sic on the floor.

B1 Please make sure to stack the boxes sic on top of each other.

B2 The instructions said to align the pieces sic on the edge of the board.

C1 The architect designed the building sic on the edge of the cliff for maximum impact.

C2 The artist placed the sculpture sic on the pedestal to showcase its beauty.

Examples of sic on in a Sentence

formal The Latin phrase 'sic' is often used in academic writing to indicate that a quoted passage is reproduced verbatim, errors and all.

informal I saw a sign that said 'Open 24/7 sic on Sundays' - I think they meant 'except on Sundays.'

slang He wrote 'I'm sic on this new song' to show his excitement and enthusiasm for the music.

figurative The artist's use of bold colors and abstract shapes in the painting was 'sic on' traditional art styles.

Grammatical Forms of sic on

past tense

sicked

plural

sick ons

comparative

sicker on

superlative

sickest on

present tense

sick on

future tense

will sick on

perfect tense

have sicked on

continuous tense

is sicking on

singular

sick on

positive degree

very sick on

infinitive

to sick on

gerund

sicking on

participle

sicked on

Origin and Evolution of sic on

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'sic on' originated from the Latin word 'sīc', which means 'thus' or 'so'. It was used in Latin texts to indicate that a quoted passage is reproduced exactly as it appears in the original source, including any errors or unconventional spellings.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sic on' has come to be used in English writing to indicate that a quoted passage contains errors or unusual elements, but without the need for the Latin term 'sic' to be explicitly written. It is commonly used in academic and journalistic contexts to show that the errors in the quoted text are not the fault of the writer quoting it.