Meaning of the word plagiarized in English

What does plagiarized mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plagiarized

US /ˈpleɪ.dʒəˌraɪzd/
UK /ˈpleɪ.dʒəˌraɪzd/

Adjective

copied from someone else's work without permission or acknowledgment

Example:
The student was caught submitting a plagiarized essay.
His latest book contains several plagiarized passages.

Past Participle

to take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own

Example:
He was accused of having plagiarized his research paper.
Many students don't realize they are plagiarizing when they don't cite sources.