quotation
|quo/ta/tion|
B2
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/kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧
/kwəʊˈteɪʃən/
citing text
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quotation' originates from the Latin word 'quotare,' where 'quot-' meant 'how many.'
Historical Evolution
'quotare' transformed into the Old French word 'quotacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'quotation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark a number,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'citing a passage or text.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker.
She included a quotation from Shakespeare in her essay.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35