plagiarism

English

Etymology

From plagiary +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/

Noun

plagiarism (countable and uncountable, plural plagiarisms)

  1. (uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.
    Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.
    Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.
  2. (uncountable) Text or other work resulting from this act.
    The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.
  3. (countable) The instance of plagiarism.

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Further reading
  • plagiarism in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • plagiarism in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911
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