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Semicolon Usage in British Literature Drops Nearly 50% Since 2000 Semicolon usage in British literature has declined from once every 205 words in 2000 to once every 390 words today, representing a nearly 50% drop, according to analysis commissioned by language learning company Babbel The punctuation mark appeared once every 90 words in British literature from 1781, making the current frequency the lowest on record
Is The Semicolon Dying? Find Out How Well You Know This Punctuation Mark New analysis from Babbel uncovers a stark decline: semicolon usage in British English books has fallen by nearly 50% in the past two decades In fact, historical data shows this decline stretches back centuries In 1781, British literature featured a semicolon roughly every 90 words; by 2000, it had fallen to one every 205 words
Semicolons are on a slide; resist their demise A recent study has found a 50 per cent decline in the use of semicolons over the last two decades The decline accelerates a long term trend: “In 1781, British literature featured a semicolon roughly every 90 words; by 2000, it had fallen to one every 205 words Today, there’s just one semicolon for every 390 words ”
Why semicolons are vanishing from modern English literature A new study reveals that semicolons have become increasingly rare in English literature over the last 20 years The research shows that British authors have cut down their use of the punctuation
Semicolon Usage Drops Dramatically, New Research Reveals A new study shows that semicolon usage has dropped dramatically over the past 25 years Commissioned by Babbel and supported by grammar expert Lisa McLendon, the research highlights a decrease in frequency from once every 205 words in 2000 to once every 390 words today Decline in Semicolon Usage Among British Students