What the heck does [sic] mean?

[Bella]

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]

it means that what you typed was transcribed literally and intentionally, errors and all. Sic is latin for thus.

[tully]

it means that what you typed was transcribed literally and intentionally, errors and all. Sic is latin for thus.

What he said! :)

[Bella]

aaaahhh, thanks.

getting smarter everyday!

[Dillinger]

I knew 4 yrs of latin would pay off eventually

[RapidFixer]

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]

double post

[scooby]

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"