Plagiarizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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plagiarizing
[หpleษชdสษหraษชzษชล ]
Definition
infringing
To copy and use (another person's ideas, words, etc.) without giving credit to the original source; to commit literary theft; to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.
Synonyms
copying, infringing, pirating, stealing.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| plagiarizing |
Use this word when someone is presenting someone else's work or ideas as their own, typically in academic or literary contexts. It has a very negative connotation.
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| copying |
This word is more general and can refer to reproducing someone else's work, style, or behavior. It may not always have a negative connotation, depending on the context.
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| stealing |
This word is used to describe the act of taking someone else's property without permission and with the intent to keep it. It is a broad term but very straightforward in all contexts.
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| infringing |
This word is used when someone's actions violate laws or rules, particularly in legal contexts like breaking copyright or patents.
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| pirating |
Pirating is often used in the context of illegally copying and distributing media like movies, music, or software. The term carries a strong negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- He was accused of plagiarizing the work of a renowned author.
- The student was expelled for plagiarizing his research paper.
Translations
Translations of the word "plagiarizing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น plagiarismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคเคฒ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช plagiieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ menjiplak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะฐะณัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ plagiat
๐ฏ๐ต ็ไฝใใ (ใจใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท plagiat
๐ช๐ธ plagio
๐น๐ท intihal
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ํ๋ค (pyojeolhada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงูุชุญุงู ุงูุฃุฏุจู
๐จ๐ฟ plagiรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ plagiรกtorstvo
๐จ๐ณ ๅฝ็ช (piฤoqiรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ plagiatorstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ ritstuldur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปะฐะณะธะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ plagiat
๐ฒ๐ฝ plagio
Etymology
The word 'plagiarize' originated from the Latin word 'plagiarius', which means 'kidnapper' or 'abductor'. The term was first used in the English language in the early 17th century to describe the act of literary theft. Plagiarism is considered a serious offense in academic and creative circles, as it undermines the principles of originality and intellectual honesty.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,695, 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.
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