Definition

The act of changing or adding punctuation marks in a piece of writing to improve clarity or correctness.

Example

The editor suggested repunctuation of the text to make it easier to read.

Conversation

I just finished my essay, but I think it needs some repunctuation.

What do you mean by that?

I realized I missed a few commas and periods in some sentences.

Ah, that makes sense! Good luck fixing it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repunctuation is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "punctuation" (from Latin "punctuare", meaning to mark or to point). The word refers to the act of marking or pointing again, specifically in the context of revising or changing punctuation in a text.

Memory Tip

Think of 'marking again' — 're-' means again, and 'punctuation' refers to the marks used in writing. This helps you remember that repunctuation means to revise or change the punctuation.

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