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Plagiarized: meaning, definitions and examples

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plagiarized

 

[ หˆpleษชdส’ษ™raษชzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

academic context

Plagiarized refers to the act of taking someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property and presenting it as your own without proper attribution. This unethical practice is often associated with academic dishonesty, as it undermines the integrity of scholarship. Plagiarism can occur in various forms, including the direct copying of text, paraphrasing without acknowledgment, or using unique ideas without permission. It is important for individuals to understand the significance of originality in their work to maintain credibility and respect in their field.

Synonyms

appropriate, copy, misappropriate, steal

Examples of usage

  • She plagiarized her entire essay from an online article.
  • He was expelled for plagiarizing a significant portion of his dissertation.
  • The artist was accused of plagiarizing a famous song.
  • Students must ensure that they do not plagiarize when completing assignments.

Translations

Translations of the word "plagiarized" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plagiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค•เคฒ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช plagiiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ plagiarisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะณั–ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plagiat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ฝ็ชƒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plagiรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plagiado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท intihal edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘œ์ ˆ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู†ุชุญู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plagiรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plagiรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ฝ็ชƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plagiat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plagรญat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐะณะธะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plagiat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plagiado

Etymology

The term 'plagiarize' comes from the Latin word 'plagiare,' which means 'to seize or take by force.' In Ancient Rome, 'plagiarius' referred to a kidnapper, someone who would take away a person against their will. This association with theft evolved over time, leading to the modern sense of the word that pertains to intellectual theft. The first known use of 'plagiarize' in English was in the early 17th century, illustrating how the concept of stealing written work was recognized in literature and scholarship much earlier than modern educational standards. As education systems developed and the importance of original thought became more pronounced, the prohibition against plagiarism grew stronger, with universities adopting strict policies and guidelines around the citation and acknowledgment of sources. Today, plagiarism is a significant issue in academia and the arts, with advances in technology making it easier to detect and prevent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,057, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.