Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sic
adverb
/sɪk/
Definition
Used in writing to indicate that a quoted passage is reproduced exactly as it was originally written, including any errors.
Examples
- The article stated a false claim: ‘The results were conclusive (sic) despite the lack of evidence.’
- He wrote: ‘It is their (sic) responsibility to attend.’
Meaning
The term is often used to denote that something being quoted is intentionally left unchanged, even if it is incorrect or does not make sense.
Synonyms
- none
