What part of speech is “copyrighted”?

“Copyrighted” is an adjective.

Is “copyrighted” a common word?

“Copyrighted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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.”

adj

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 notes

In 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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Frequently asked questions

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.