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citable

/ˈsaɪtəbəl/
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• adjective

1

Capable of or suitable for being quoted, referenced, or cited as an authority, precedent, or source of information.

Example

"The professor reminded the students that personal blogs are rarely considered citable sources in peer-reviewed academic writing."

2

Subject to an official summons or legal citation, especially for a minor violation of a law or regulation.

Example

"Parking in front of a fire hydrant is a citable offense that carries a hefty municipal fine."

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• Rhymes for citable

• Nearby Words

cistern
cisticola
cistus
citable
citadel
citarum
citation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'cite', which derives via Old French from the Latin 'citare' (meaning 'to summon' or 'to call forth'), combined with the productive adjectival suffix '-able'.

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