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It is used to point out a grammatical error, misspelling, misstatement of fact or, the unconventional spelling of a name.
Sic is the Latin word for "thus," or "such." .
(More particularly it should be taken to mean, this is how it's spelled, regardless of how unusual it may seem. In latin sic ("thus") means "as stated". It is usual to appear after a quote that contains the wrong word, poor grammar, an incorrect statement, or, as in this case, after uncommonly spelled names. This ensures a name will not be corrected to its common way of representing it.
For example, Jon Stewart (sic), would guarantee that in some revision it would not become John Stewart.
It could also be used to correct gramatical errors being used in a formal letter, and can be avoided.
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What does sic mean in text talk?
booty
How did Virginia get its motto Sic Semper Tyrannis mean?
Sic Semper Tyrannis is Latin. It means "thus always to tyrants"
What does et sic in infinitum mean?
'and so on to infinity'
What is the chemical name for the symbol Sic?
silicon carbide
What does sic bracketed in a sentence mean?
sic means the author has quoted directly from the source using original spelling and context even if they are wrong. (sic) means "said exactly" or "quoting exactly".
What information is in a SIC Codes List?
A SIC codes list is a standard that's been around since 1937 for classifying industries with a four digit code. In a SIC codes list, you will find the name of the industry, the SIC code and sometimes the count.
What does ''Sic simper tyrannis'' mean?
"Thus always to tyrants."
What does sic semper tyrannis mean in English?
death to the tyrains
What was Edvard Grieg's father's name?
Alexander Greig [sic]
What does thus in Latin mean?
I think "sic" or "ita" would work.
What does it mean the expression sic volo?
Volo is latin for wish, If that helps
What does Sic stand for?
[sic] is used as a comment in quoted text to mean "it appeared this way in the original". It is from the Latin word sic meaning "thus". It also stands for "spelling in context'.SiC is silicon carbide
