plagiarism
(noun)
noun
1. a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
Definition categories: communication, writing
2. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
Similar word(s): piracy
Definition categories: act
Sentences with plagiarism as a noun:
- 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.