PLAGIARIST

plagiarist, plagiarizer, plagiariser, literary pirate, pirate

(noun) someone who uses another person’s words or ideas as if they were his own

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

plagiarist (plural plagiarists)

One who plagiarizes; or lifts the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his or her own, thus engaging in plagiarism; a literary thief

Synonym: plagiary

Source: Wiktionary


Pla"gia*rist, n.

Definition: One who plagiarizes; or purloins the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his own; a literary thief; a plagiary.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

18 September 2024

FANJET

(noun) a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon