quotational
Quotational refers to anything related to or characterized by quotation. In literature and discourse, quotational practices involve the use of exact passages from other texts or spoken words, typically enclosed in quotation marks. This can serve various purposes, such as providing evidence, illustrating a point, attributing ideas, or adding stylistic flair. The act of quoting itself is a quotational activity, and the resulting text is a quotation.
In academic writing, proper quotational techniques are essential for avoiding plagiarism and giving credit to original
Beyond academic contexts, quotational elements appear in everyday language. For instance, a person might say "He