stet Meaning & Definition
What Does Stet Mean?
As a noun, stet means A symbol used by proofreaders and typesetters to indicate that a word or phrase that was crossed out or changed should remain as it was. It is also used to mean An order staying all proceedings in an action. As a verb, it means To let (edited material) stand, or remain as it was.
Stet at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /stɛt/ |
| Plural | stets |
| Verb forms | stets, stetting, stetted |
Stet Definition (Noun)
- A symbol used by proofreaders and typesetters to indicate that a word or phrase that was crossed out or changed should remain as it was.
- An order staying all proceedings in an action.
Stet as a Verb
- To let (edited material) stand, or remain as it was.
Stet that colon.
- To stay all proceedings in an action.
Noun
- A symbol used by proofreaders and typesetters to indicate that a word or phrase that was crossed out should still remain.
Synonyms of Stet
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Stet synonyms and antonyms →Stet in a Sentence
Stet that colon.
Word Forms & Grammar
stet (plural stets)
stet (third-person singular simple present stets, present participle stetting, simple past and past participle stetted)
Words That Rhyme With Stet
Origin of Stet
Borrowed from Latin stet (“let it stand”), an inflection of stō (“to stand”).
Stet: Your Questions Answered
Is stet a noun or a verb?
Stet is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of stet?
The plural of stet is stets.
What is the past tense of stet?
The past tense of stet is stetted. The present participle is stetting.