Unsourced: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsourced
[ ʌnˈsɔːrst ]
lack of source
Unsourced refers to information or claims that do not have an attributed origin or citation. This term is often used in academic and journalistic contexts to indicate that a statement lacks reliable or verifiable sources.
Synonyms
unattributed, uncited, unverified
Examples of usage
- The article contained several unsourced statements.
- Be cautious of unsourced claims on social media.
- In academic writing, unsourced information is discouraged.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsourced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não comprovado
🇮🇳 बिना स्रोत का
🇩🇪 nicht belegt
🇮🇩 tanpa sumber
🇺🇦 без джерела
🇵🇱 bez źródła
🇯🇵 出典なし
🇫🇷 non sourcé
🇪🇸 sin fuente
🇹🇷 kaynağı olmayan
🇰🇷 출처 없음
🇸🇦 بدون مصدر
🇨🇿 bez zdroje
🇸🇰 bez zdroja
🇨🇳 无来源
🇸🇮 brez vira
🇮🇸 án heimildar
🇰🇿 дереккөзсіз
🇬🇪 წყაროს გარეშე
🇦🇿 mənbəsiz
🇲🇽 sin fuente
Etymology
The term 'unsourced' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', and the word 'source', which comes from the Latin 'sourcere', meaning 'to rise or flow'. The combination of these elements signifies the absence of a source. The use of 'unsourced' emerged in the 20th century, particularly in the fields of journalism and academia, as the need for credible information became paramount. As digital communication and information dissemination expanded, the need to identify credible sources became even more critical, thus leading to an increase in the usage of the term. In the age of the internet, unsourced information, often found on social media platforms, poses challenges in terms of misinformation and the reliability of data.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,465, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.