Transcription
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- [kop-ee-rahyt]
- /ˈkɒp iˌraɪt/
- /ˈkɒp.i.raɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kop-ee-rahyt]
- /ˈkɒp iˌraɪt/
Definitions of copyright word
- variable noun copyright If someone has copyright on a piece of writing or music, it is illegal to reproduce or perform it without their permission. 3
- noun copyright the exclusive right to produce copies and to control an original literary, musical, or artistic work, granted by law for a specified number of years (in Britain, usually 70 years from the death of the author, composer, etc, or from the date of publication if later) 3
- adjective copyright (of a work, etc) subject to or controlled by copyright 3
- verb copyright to take out a copyright on 3
- noun copyright the exclusive right to the publication, production, or sale of the rights to a literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work, or to the use of a commercial print or label, granted by law for a specified period of time to an author, composer, artist, distributor, etc.: symbol © 3
- verb transitive copyright to protect (a book, song, print, etc.) by copyright 3
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Origin of copyright
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; copy + right
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Copyright
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
copyright popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
copyright usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for copyright
verb copyright
- possess — to have as belonging to one; have as property; own: to possess a house and a car.
- utilize — to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.
- absorb — If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
- use — to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
- acquire — If you acquire something, you buy or obtain it for yourself, or someone gives it to you.
noun copyright
- trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
- cartel — A cartel is an association of similar companies or businesses that have grouped together in order to prevent competition and to control prices.
- holding — an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
- ownership — the state or fact of being an owner.
- proprietorship — the owner of a business establishment, a hotel, etc.
Antonyms for copyright
verb copyright
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- abstain — If you abstain from something, usually something you want to do, you deliberately do not do it.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
noun copyright
- sharing — the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group.
- distribution — an act or instance of distributing.
- scattering — distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered.
Top questions with copyright
- what is copyright?
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