What does COMAS mean?

Comas

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• A state of deep unconsciousness lasting for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.
• A punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence that is more pronounced than that indicated by a semicolon.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈkoʊməz/
• UK: /ˈkəʊməz/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "coma" comes from the Greek word "koma," meaning deep sleep. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a state of unconsciousness lasting for a prolonged or indefinite period caused by severe injury or illness.
• The word "coma" is also used in grammar to describe a punctuation mark indicating a pause between parts of a sentence that is more pronounced than that indicated by a semicolon.

5. Synonyms:

• Unconsciousness
• Stupor
• Trance

6. Related Words:

• Clams
• Camas
• Coals
• Camas
• Combs

7. Example Sentences:

• He has been in a coma for three weeks.
• The sentence needed a comma after the introductory phrase.