sic Antonyms
Meaning of sic
sic (v)
urge to attack someone
sic (r)
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
sic (a.)
Such.
sic (adv.)
Thus.
sic Sentence Examples
- The quote attributed to the politician read, "Sic transit gloria mundi," which means "Thus passes the glory of the world."
- When asked to provide the original text, the researcher noted it [sic] contained several grammatical errors.
- The author's use of "sic" indicated that a particular misspelling or grammatical error in the quoted material was intentional.
- The editor added a parenthetical note (sic) to indicate that the error in the original document had been preserved.
- The scholar's transcription of the ancient manuscript included an erroneous character that was preserved [sic] for historical accuracy.
- The historian noted that the primary source contained several anomalies that had been left intact [sic].
- The journalist's article included a direct quote from the speech, including a grammatical error that was preserved [sic] to maintain context.
- The novel's protagonist used the word "sic" to emphasize the intentional misuse of a term.
- The legal document included a phrase that was labeled [sic] to indicate that it had been accurately transcribed despite its potential inaccuracy.
- The professor cautioned students to use "sic" sparingly to avoid overcorrecting errors in quoted material.
FAQs About the word sic
urge to attack someone, intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)Such., Thus.
charge, raid, mob, strike,attack, assault, assail, descend (on or upon), rush, rob
defend, cover, cover, defend, secure, secure,protect, protect, shield, shield
The quote attributed to the politician read, "Sic transit gloria mundi," which means "Thus passes the glory of the world."
When asked to provide the original text, the researcher noted it [sic] contained several grammatical errors.
The author's use of "sic" indicated that a particular misspelling or grammatical error in the quoted material was intentional.
The editor added a parenthetical note (sic) to indicate that the error in the original document had been preserved.
