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How do you spell Plagiarism?

Correct spelling

plagiarism

PLAGI + AR + ISM. Not PLAGER.

Why is plagiarism spelled this way?

From Latin plagiarius, a kidnapper. Plagiarism kidnaps another's words — stealing intellectual children and claiming them as your own.

Common misspellings of plagiarism

plagerismplagarismplaigarismplagirism

Example

Plagiarism is a serious academic offense.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell plagiarism?+
The correct spelling is "plagiarism". PLAGI + AR + ISM. Not PLAGER.
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