serial comma

noun

Meaning

A comma preceding the final conjunction in a list of three or more items, especially to provide clarity.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

comma splice(English)commaing(English)coordinating conjunction(English)conjunction(English)compound sentence(English)conjunctive(English)comma of didymus(English)syndeton(English)

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Sources

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