Definition

To copy someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own without giving proper credit.

Example

He was accused of trying to plagiarise his friend's essay.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard some students got in trouble for trying to plagiarise their essays.

Oh no, that's always a risky move!

Yeah, I don't understand why they would plagiarise instead of just doing their own work.

Right? It's much better to be original and learn from the process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plagiarise → It is formed from "plagiarius" (meaning kidnapper or plunderer) and the suffix "-ise" (used to form verbs). The word "plagiarise" means to take someone else's work or ideas and pass them off as one's own, akin to stealing or kidnapping intellectual property.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'kidnapper' ('plagiarius') taking away someone else's ideas — that's why to plagiarise means to take someone else's work.

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