Definition

A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts, often used to support an argument or illustrate a point.

Example

The author included a quotation from a famous philosopher to emphasize her argument.

Conversation

I found a great quotation about friendship today.

Oh really? What did it say?

It said that friends are the family we choose for ourselves.

That's beautiful! I love meaningful quotations like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quotation → It is formed from "quote" (from Latin "quotare", meaning to mark a number or to cite) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "quotation" refers to the act of citing or repeating someone else's words or ideas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'quoting' someone, which means to 'cite' their words, and remember that 'quotation' is the process of doing just that.

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