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Semicolon

/ˈsɛm.əˌkɑː.lən/noun
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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to link two independent clauses in a sentence that are related but distinct, providing a stronger pause than a comma while avoiding a full stop. In modern contexts, it's also essential in programming languages to terminate statements, highlighting its dual role in both literary expression and technical code.

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