adj
Uncommon
copyrighted
Copyrighted (adj) means Protected by copyright law; not free to copy or reuse without permission. Example: “You can't reprint copyrighted lyrics without a license.”
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Protected by copyright law; not free to copy or reuse without permission.
"You can't reprint copyrighted lyrics without a license."
How to use copyrighted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLegally protected against unauthorised copying.
Common pairings
copyrighted material
copyrighted image
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Antonyms
public domain
uncopyrighted
Rhymes for copyrighted
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What does “copyrighted” mean?
The word “copyrighted” means protected by copyright law; not free to copy or reuse without permission. In plain terms, legally protected against unauthorised copying.
How do you use “copyrighted” in a sentence?
Here is “copyrighted” used in a sentence: “You can't reprint copyrighted lyrics without a license.”
What is the opposite of “copyrighted”?
The opposite of “copyrighted” — its antonyms — are public domain and uncopyrighted.
What part of speech is “copyrighted”?
“Copyrighted” is an adjective.
Is “copyrighted” a common word?
“Copyrighted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
