Plagiarize

/ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.

He was accused of plagiarizing his research paper from several sources.

to use someone else's words or ideas without giving them proper credit.

In academic settings, it is crucial to avoid plagiarizing to maintain integrity.

to copy text or ideas from another source without permission.

If you plagiarize a book, you could face serious legal consequences.

The term 'plagiarize' originates from the Latin word 'plagiarius', meaning 'kidnapper' or 'plunderer'.

plagiarism detection

the process of identifying instances of plagiarism in a text.

academic dishonesty

a term that encompasses various forms of cheating including plagiarism.

intellectual theft

the act of taking someone's intellectual contributions as your own.

plagiarism

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as one's own.

plagiarist

a person who engages in plagiarism.

copycat

He's such a copycat; he just plagiarizes everyone else's work.

stealing ideas

Don't be a thief; stop stealing ideas and start creating your own.