Comma (Noun)
Meaning 1
A punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The sentence was confusing because it lacked a comma to separate the clauses.
- She carefully placed a comma after the introductory phrase to improve the sentence's clarity.
- The editor suggested adding a comma to the list to make it easier to read.
- The writer's overuse of commas made the text seem choppy and disjointed.
- The teacher explained that a comma was necessary to set off the nonessential clause.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Anglewing butterfly's distinctive comma-shaped mark on the underside of its hind wings sets it apart from other species.
- One of the identifying features of the Polygonia comma is the prominent, comma-shaped spot on its hind wings.
- The comma-shaped marks on the Anglewing's hind wings serve as a defense mechanism to deter predators.
- Taxonomists often rely on the presence of a comma-shaped mark on the hind wings to identify Anglewing butterflies.
- In some species of Anglewing butterflies, the comma-shaped mark on the hind wings is more pronounced than in others.