pla·gia·rism (pl  j -r z m)n. 1. The act of plagiarizing. 2. Something plagiarized. [From plagiary.] pla gia·rist n.pla gia·ristic adj. |
plagiarism [ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm]
n
1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) the act of plagiarizing
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) something plagiarized
plagiarist n
plagiaristic adj
plagiarism
1. the verbatim copying or imitation of the language, ideas, or thoughts of another author and representing them as one’s own original work.
2. the material so appropriated. Also plagiary. — plagiarist, n. — plagiaristic, adj.
See also: Theft
2. the material so appropriated. Also plagiary. — plagiarist, n. — plagiaristic, adj.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | plagiarism - a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work piece of writing, written material, writing - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing" |
| 2. | plagiarism - the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own copyright infringement, infringement of copyright - a violation of the rights secured by a copyright |
plagiarism
noun copying, borrowing, theft, appropriation, infringement, piracy, lifting (informal), cribbing (informal) He's accused of plagiarism.
Quotations
"If you steal from one author, it's plagiarism; if you steal from many, it's research" [Wilson Mizner]
"If you steal from one author, it's plagiarism; if you steal from many, it's research" [Wilson Mizner]
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