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Meaning of quotations
The primary meaning of the word "quotations" refers to a repeated or copied passage or statement, especially one that is quoted to illustrate or support a point.
Etymology of quotations
The word "quotations" originates from the Latin "quotare," meaning to mark with numbers, and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or action.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of marking or noting a passage with numbers, and later to refer to the passage itself.
Synonyms
citations
references
quotes
sayings
excerpts
passages
lines
phrases
expressions
utterances
statements
remarks
comments
observations
notes
allusions
mentions
excerpts
clips
snippets
soundbites
citations
attributions
ascriptions
imputations
references
credits
acknowledgments
Definitions
- A repeated or copied passage or statement, especially one that is quoted to illustrate or support a point.
- * The act of quoting or citing a source or authority.
Usage Examples
- The professor included several quotations from famous authors in her lecture to illustrate the theme of the novel.
- * The article contained numerous quotations from experts in the field, which added to its credibility.
Antonyms
originals
creations
inventions
innovations
improvisations
paraphrases
summaries
interpretations
analyses
critiques
disagreements
contradictions
denials
rejections
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omissions