Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncited

Adjective
/ˌʌnˈsaɪtɪd/
Definition
Not cited or referenced, especially in relation to academic work or quotations.
Examples
  • The report contained several uncited statistics that raised concerns about its credibility.
  • As a student, it is important to avoid making uncited claims in your essays.
  • The uncited information in the article detracted from its overall argument.
Meaning
The term ‘uncited’ refers to information or statements that have not been attributed to a source. It often applies in scholarly contexts where claims need to be backed up by references to earlier work or literature.
Synonyms
  • Unreferenced
  • Unattributed
  • Unacknowledged