Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

op-cit

Latin abbreviation

ˈɒp ˌsɪt

Definition

A term used in citations to refer to an earlier work by the same author.

Examples

If you want to refer to Smith’s earlier work, you can simply use op-cit in your citation.
The full citation for the book is not needed again; just mention it as op-cit.

Meaning

Op-cit is derived from the Latin phrase ‘opus citatum’ which means ‘the work cited.’ It is used within academic writing or scholarly references to denote a source that has been previously cited, allowing the reader to refer back to that original work without repeating the full citation.