copyrighted
|copy-right-ed|
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːpiˌraɪtɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒpiˌraɪtɪd/
(copyright)
exclusive rights
Etymology
'copyright' originates from the English words 'copy' and 'right', where 'copy' meant 'to duplicate' and 'right' meant 'legal entitlement'.
'copy' and 'right' combined in the 18th century to form the modern English word 'copyright'.
Initially, it meant 'the right to copy', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exclusive legal rights to a work'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'copyright'.
The author copyrighted his new novel last year.
Adjective 1
protected by copyright law, indicating that the creator has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work.
The book is copyrighted, so you cannot reproduce it without permission.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45