Forequoted

/ˌfɔːrˈkwoʊtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Previously quoted or cited; mentioned or referenced beforehand in a text.

Etymology

From 'fore-' (before) + 'quoted' (past participle of quote, from Medieval Latin quotare meaning to mark, number, or cite). Describes something already cited earlier.

Kelly Says

In academic writing, when you say 'as forequoted,' you're pointing readers back to something you've already established—it's a way of creating internal references that help readers navigate long arguments without constant repetition.

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