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Word entry · 10 letters

plagiarism

Best crossword clue

"Idea theft"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪzəm/Part of speech nounSorted aagiilmprsStarts with PEnds with M1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

Word origin

From plagiary + -ism.

Used in a sentence

  • Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.
  • Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.
  • The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.

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