what does (sic) mean
(remembering Ockhamâs Razor). Sic is a Latin word meaning âthusâ, âsoâ, âas suchâ, or âin such a mannerâ. It is used when writing quoted material to indicate that an incorrect or unusual spelling, phrase, punctuation or meaning in the quote has been reproduced verbatim from the original and is not a transcription error. think the author has made an incorrect connection with the âSicâ used by Booth and the [sic] used in written context. I was taught that [sic] is an acronym, much like the (sp) your English teacher used to put on your papers.