citogenesis
A circular form of citation where various sources report each other, creating a false…A circular form of citation where various sources report each other, creating a false impression of reliability.
/ˌsaɪt.əʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
Meaning
1 senses(informal, uncountable)A circular form of citation where various sources report each other, creating a false impression of reliability.
Origin
From cite + -o- + -genesis, probably inspired by cytogenesis. Coined by American cartoonisFrom cite + -o- + -genesis, probably inspired by cytogenesis. Coined by American cartoonist, author and engineer Randall Munroe in 2011 in his webcomic xkcd.
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedepistemic circularity
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable