citatum

Citatum is a Latin term linked to the verb citāre, meaning to cite or summon. In classical Latin, citatum (neuter singular) and citatus (masculine nominative) are participial forms, and citātum is often used as a neuter noun or adjective meaning “that which has been cited” or “a quotation.” The form appears in scholarly or editorial contexts to refer to material that is cited within a text.

In Latin grammar and textual criticism, citātum can function as a substantive expression describing cited material. It is related to, but distinct from, the noun citatio, which more directly denotes the act or instance of citing. While citatūm is not a frequent stand-alone entry in Latin lexica, it appears in philological works as a way to refer to the quotation or cited passage in a neutral, descriptive sense.

Modern usage and scope: outside of classical Latin texts, citatum may be encountered in philological discussions, critical editions, or Latin-language scholarly apparatus where editors describe or list quoted passages. Because Latin writers typically favor explicit forms like citatio or quotation marks rather than a fixed noun citatum, its appearance is mainly of interest to specialists studying Latin syntax, manuscript practices, or editorial conventions.

See also: citatio, citatus, citāre, quotation in Latin studies. References to standard Latin dictionaries and grammars, such as the Lewis and Short Latin Dictionary or contemporary Latin language handbooks, provide broader context for related forms and their usage.