quotability

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How likely people are to repeat a phrase or line

noun
/ˌkwoʊtəˈbɪləti/

: cita

Many famous speeches have high quotability, as their words resonate deeply with audiences.

Examples

In interviews, her wisdom and humor greatly contributed to her quotability, inspiring many fans.
The author's novel is known for its quotability, making it popular among readers who enjoy sharing memorable lines.
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Surface Forms

quotability singular

quotabilities plural

Morphology

quotability = quotable (transparent) = quote + able + ity

Derived from the adjective 'quotable' plus the nominalizing suffix '-ity', so the meaning is the quality of being quotable.

Etymology

Quotability is built from quote (to repeat someone's exact words) plus -able ('can be') and -ity ('quality'), so it means the 'quality of being able to be quoted'. That's why a short, clever line with high quotability is easy for people to repeat and share.