period vs. dot

[sb70012]

Hello friends,

Is there any difference between "dot" and "period"?
Aren't they same mark (.)?

I mean:

"period" = .
"dot" = .

Are they same?

Thank you.

 

[5jj]

The same symbol is used for both.

 

[SoothingDave]

The use of "dot" for that symbol came from its use in internet addresses. It is easier to say than "period."

 

[5jj]

It's always been used in, for example, three dots - ..., and the dot on lower case i.

 

[Rover_KE]

In BE it's called a full stop.

In maths it's a decimal point.

 

[emsr2d2]

In musical notation, it's called a dot.

 

[MikeNewYork]

It's always been used in, for example, three dots - ..., and the dot on lower case i.

The dots over lower case i and j are also called tittles (though not commonly).

 

[emsr2d2]

The dots over lower case i and j are also called tittles (though not commonly).

A term which, when it is used, may well be met with rather puerile tittering (probably from me). ;-)

 

[MikeNewYork]

A term which, when it is used, may well be met with rather puerile tittering (probably from me). ;-)

:lol:

 

[5jj]

A term which, when it is used, may well be met with rather puerile tittering (probably from me). ;-)

I expect that comment will have its knockers.

 

[MikeNewYork]

I expect that comment will have its knockers.

If the temperature drops, it may get nipply in here. :shock:

 

[emsr2d2]

OK, I'll make a clean breast of it. I didn't start the pun war this time.

 

[5jj]

No, but to continue it was a bit of a boob.

 

[emsr2d2]

Now you're just milking it.

 

[5jj]

You and I make a fine pair on this.

 

[emsr2d2]

Thanks for your support. ;-)

 

[Rover_KE]

Memo to the OP:

You can ignore the last nine posts, sb — it's just us acting daft.;-)

And that wouldn't be allowed over on WR.

 

[5jj]

And that wouldn't be allowed over on WR.

Right. A thread like this might lead to a bust-up

 

[emsr2d2]

I'd like to buy you all a coffee to say thanks for a morning of fun. What cup size would you like?

 

[MikeNewYork]

I'd like to buy you all a coffee to say thanks for a morning of fun. What cup size would you like?

Will this coffee be served in the local brasserie?