full-stopped en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From full stop (noun) + -ed.
Meanings
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(not-comparable, rare) With a full stop.
The rule against multiple punctuation around a closing quote is fairly clearly stated and to me quite persuasive. I would just like to see an expert opinion of the special case of the rule where the quotation ends with a full-stopped abbreviation.
2003 September 14, Bob Cunningham, “punctuation with abbreviation ending a quotation”, in alt.usage.english (Usenet), archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025:But -- as I explained in the part of the post you've snipped -- the stylistic *issue* has nothing to do with the content or meaning of this particular sentence or abbreviation: it's how to handle a full-stopped abbreviation at the end of a sentence terminating with a question mark.
2007 June 21, HVS, “etc. followed by question mark ?”, in alt.usage.english (Usenet), archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025:I should add that holding a degree doesn't matter too much in life. Don't be impressed by people with 25 full-stopped letters after their names. Hear the kinds of things they have to say and judge what comes out of the mouth. FYI, I have completed a Ph.D. program in a science discipline. Now does that really make a difference for you? I hope not.
1998 October 3, BuyukYarak@yahoo.com, “Murdering Serb Bastards”, in soc.culture.russian (Usenet), archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025:
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(not-comparable, rare) Completely stopped.
A jerk on the straps and the next thing I knew I was full-stopped with the engine roaring at military.
2007 August 7, Jeff Crowell, “There I Was: Conehead Catches A Wire [LONG]”, in rec.aviation.military (Usenet), archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025:At the Live Earth concert at Wembley [in July], the full-stopped crooner vowed to blow up his Hummer ... for the good of the environment.
2007 September 13, Bonzo, “Fire Sale Capers From Airheaded Popsters”, in aus.politics (Usenet), archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025:Each of those steps assures you the latitude to "tweak" any or all of the adjustment screws/knobs when it's finished. In other words, no single adjustment is "full-stopped" in either direction.
1996 August 16, Mike Apsey, “Gears - STX Derailleur adjustment”, in aus.bicycle (Usenet), archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025:
Forms
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| full stopped | alternative | lexicographic |