semiquote
verbEtymology From semi- + quote.
1
To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.
semiquote
nounEtymology From semi- + quote.
1
A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
2
A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.
3
Informal A partly paraphrased quotation.
- "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion" is a semiquote of Winston Churchill.