copyrighted (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpiraɪtɪd/

Definition

Protected by law, meaning that others cannot legally copy, distribute, or modify the original work without permission.

Examples

• The movie is still copyrighted, so you can't download it for free.

• All the text on this website is copyrighted by the author.

• Be careful when using images from the internet; many are copyrighted.

How to Use copyrighted

copyright of (prepositional phrase)

To have the legal right to control the use of an original work. — "The photographer holds the copyright of these images."

Synonyms of copyrighted

Words with a similar meaning to copyrighted:

• protected
• authorized
• proprietary

Antonyms of copyrighted

Words with the opposite meaning to copyrighted:

• public domain

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