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Meaning of Quotation
A quotation is a repeated statement or phrase from a person or text, often used to illustrate a point or provide evidence.
Definitions
- A repeated statement or phrase from a person or text, especially one that is well-known or famous
- * A statement that is repeated or copied from someone or something else
- * A phrase or passage that is quoted, especially one that is interesting or revealing
Etymology of Quotation
The word "quotation" comes from the Latin "quotatio", which means "a quoting" or "a citation"
The Latin term is derived from "quotare", which means "to quote" or "to mark with a number"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of repeating or citing someone else's words
Example Uses
- The professor began her lecture with a quotation from Aristotle
- * The article included a quotation from the company's CEO to support its claims
- * The quotation on the wall was a famous phrase from a civil rights leader
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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