citational

Definition

Relating to the act of referencing or citing sources, specifically concerning the methods, accuracy, or quality of how evidence is documented.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'citare,' meaning to summon or call, which evolved into the English 'cite.' The suffix '-al' turns the noun 'citation' into an adjective.

In the news

In the article, a professor describes the report’s 'citational apparatus' as a 'disaster,' referring to the flawed or unreliable way the authors used and referenced their supporting evidence.

U.Va. Humanities scholars push back on national report alleging politicized scholarship

The Cavalier Daily

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