plagiarism
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for plagiarism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as your own.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use plagiarism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin plagiarius, "kidnapper," extended to someone who "kidnaps" another's words or ideas.
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What does “plagiarism” mean?
The word “plagiarism” means taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as your own. In plain terms, copying someone else's writing or ideas and passing them off as your own.
How do you pronounce “plagiarism”?
“Plagiarism” is pronounced PLAYD-zhuh-rih-zuhm (/ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “plagiarism” in a sentence?
Here is “plagiarism” used in a sentence: “The student was expelled after being caught committing plagiarism.”
What part of speech is “plagiarism”?
“Plagiarism” is a noun.
Where does the word “plagiarism” come from?
The word “plagiarism” comes from Latin. From Latin plagiarius, "kidnapper," extended to someone who "kidnaps" another's words or ideas.