Plagiarism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plagiarism is a noun meaning (uncountable) Text or other work resulting from this act.
Meaning
(uncountable) Text or other work resulting from this act.
More Meanings
- (countable) The instance of plagiarism.
- (uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.
Example Sentences
Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.
Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.
The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.
Word Forms
- plagiarisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kidnapping, infringement, plagarism, plaigiarism, plaigarism, self-plagiarism.
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