citogenesis.
A circular form of citation where various sources report each other, creating a false impression of reliability.
Meaning & usage
A circular form of citation where various sources report each other, creating a false impression of reliability.
Where this word comes from
From 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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