The semicolon (;) is a spelling sign used to list topics

The semicolon (;) is a spelling sign used to list topics, separate ideas and moderate the amount of verbs contained in a sentence. It is applied when there is a need for a pause longer than a comma and shorter than a period, in order to clarify the sentence and organize the items presented. A common application of semicolons occurs in separating enumerated items or topics, for example: "Os planetas que compõem o Sistema Solar são: Mercúrio; Vênus; Terra...". It is a versatile and flexible spelling sign.
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