"citogenesis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌsaɪt.əʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-citogenesis.wav
Etymology: From cite + -o- + -genesis, probably inspired by cytogenesis. Coined by American cartoonist, author and engineer Randall Munroe in 2011 in his webcomic xkcd. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cite|-o-|-genesis}} cite + -o- + -genesis, {{coinage|en|Q285048|in=2011}} Coined by American cartoonist, author and engineer Randall Munroe in 2011 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} citogenesis (uncountable)
  1. (informal, Wikimedia jargon) A circular form of citation where various sources report each other. Wikipedia link: xkcd Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Wikimedia Derived forms: citogenetic Related terms: epistemic circularity
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