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Bella
09-13-2003, 08:35 PM
Just from seeing it several times while reading, I understand that it has something to do with (I think) quoting something someone said verbatim, mistakes and all. I always see it after a word is misspelled. Is this the only time it's used? Is it short for something? How/where did it originate?

Thanks smart people. ;s
Dillinger
09-13-2003, 08:46 PM
it means that what you typed was transcribed literally and intentionally, errors and all. Sic is latin for thus.
tully
09-13-2003, 08:49 PM
it means that what you typed was transcribed literally and intentionally, errors and all. Sic is latin for thus.

What he said! :)
Bella
09-13-2003, 08:53 PM
aaaahhh, thanks.

getting smarter everyday!
Dillinger
09-13-2003, 09:07 PM
I knew 4 yrs of latin would pay off eventually
RapidFixer
09-22-2003, 08:22 PM
Our student shorthand for remembering that term in junior high was Spelled InCorrectly. I've never forgotten it! I always think that everytime I come across it in a quote.
scooby
09-23-2003, 11:59 AM
double post
scooby
09-23-2003, 12:04 PM
it means that what you typed was transcribed literally and intentionally, errors and all. Sic is latin for thus.


I always thought it was "stated in context"