semiquote

noun 3verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

2

A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.

3

A partly paraphrased quotation.

"A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion" is a semiquote of Winston Churchill.

verb

1

To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.

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