Sic

Pronunciation: /sɪk/

Definitions of sic

adverb used in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original, as in a story must hold a child's interest and “enrich his [sic] life.”

Example Sentences

A1 She followed the recipe sic closely that she didn't miss any steps.

A2 The teacher instructed the students to write their names sic on the top of the page.

B1 The artist painted the landscape sic to capture every detail.

B2 The lawyer advised his client to review the contract sic before signing.

C1 The architect designed the building sic to meet all safety regulations.

C2 The chef prepared the dish sic according to the traditional recipe.

Examples of sic in a Sentence

formal The Latin term 'sic' is used to indicate that a mistake or unusual feature in a quoted text is reproduced as it appeared in the original source.

informal I saw a sign that said 'Open 24/7 sic' outside the convenience store.

slang She was like 'I'm sic of this drama, I'm out.'

figurative His dedication to his work was so strong, it was like he had a 'sic' sense of duty.

Grammatical Forms of sic

• past tense: sicked
• plural: sics
• comparative: sicker
• superlative: sickest
• present tense: sics
• future tense: will sic
• perfect tense: have siced
• continuous tense: is sicing
• singular: sic
• positive degree: sick
• infinitive: sic
• gerund: sicking
• participle: sicking

Origin and Evolution of sic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sic' is a Latin adverb meaning 'thus' or 'so'. It is used in brackets after a quoted word or phrase to indicate that the quoted material appears exactly as it does in the original source, including any errors or unconventional spelling.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin texts to indicate accuracy in quoting, 'sic' has evolved to be commonly used in English writing to highlight errors or unusual spellings in quoted material. It has become a standard notation in the field of publishing and editing.