I see this a lot, and I assume that it means that the semantic mistake made was one made by the original author, and not by the one quoting, but I would like a definite answer, if anyone has it. Thanks!
2007-02-05 08:36:17 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah P 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
You are correct. Sic is a Latin adverb meaning "thus" or "so," and it is used within brackets to show that a quoted passage, often containing some error, is precisely reproduced.
2007-02-05 08:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a tiny bit more information I can add--the word "sic" is Latin for "thus." Using "sic" absolves the quoter of blame for either the misspelling or the misused word, whichever the case may be.
2007-02-05 08:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mooseles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it usually follows an incorrectly spelled word or misused phrase, in a quote. The author wants the reader to know, that the quote was verbatim from the original without corrections.
2007-02-05 08:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by bata4689 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have exactly the right explanation. It is used so that it is clear that the fault does not lie with the quoter, but with the quoted.
2007-02-05 08:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by Qwyrx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋