citational

ci·ta·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-tey-shuh n]
- /saɪˈteɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-tey-shuh n]
- /saɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of citational word

adjective citational pertaining to citation 3
noun citational Military. mention of a soldier or a unit in orders, usually for gallantry: She received a presidential citation. 1
noun citational any award or commendation, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty, especially a formal letter or statement recounting a person's achievements. Synonyms: official praise; award; honor, laurel, reward, kudos. 1
noun citational a summons, especially to appear in court. 1
noun citational a document containing such a summons. 1
noun citational the act of citing or quoting a reference to an authority or a precedent. 1

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Origin of citational

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English citacio(u)n < Late Latin citātiōn- (stem of citātiō), equivalent to Latin citāt(us) past participle of citāre (see cite1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Citational

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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citational popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

citational usage trend in Literature

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