Definition

Relating to the act of taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as your own without permission.

Example

The teacher warned the students about the plagiaristic nature of copying from the internet.

Conversation

Did you hear about the student who got in trouble for being plagiaristic?

Yeah, I can't believe they thought they could get away with that!

It's crazy how some people don't understand the consequences of plagiaristic work.

Exactly! It's better to do your own work and learn from it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plagiaristic → It is formed from "plagiarize" (from Latin "plagiare", meaning to seize or take) and the suffix "-istic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "plagiaristic" refers to something that pertains to the act of taking someone else's work or ideas without permission.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'taking' ('plagiare') someone else's work and how 'istic' relates to that action — that's why plagiaristic means related to taking someone else's ideas.

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