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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings

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.