Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

opere-citato

Latin phrase
/ˈoː.pə.reɪˌtʃiːˈtɑː.oʊ/
Definition
A term used to refer to a work that has been cited elsewhere.
Examples
  • The author used opere-citato for the earlier studies in her research paper.
  • During the presentation, he referred to the opere-citato to support his arguments.
Meaning
Opere-citato literally means ‘in the work cited.’ It is commonly used in academic writing to indicate that a source has been referenced previously.
Synonyms
  • cited work
  • referenced text
  • quoted material