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Copyrighted for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'kɑpi,raɪtɪd

What does Copyrighted really mean?

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Hey there!

So, I heard you're curious about what the word "copyrighted" means. Well, imagine you have a really special toy that you love to play with. You came up with the idea for that toy, you designed it, and you put in a lot of effort to make it just right. You know what? That toy is like your creation, something that came from your imagination. Now, you wouldn't want anyone to take your toy and claim it as their own, right? That wouldn't be fair!

So, when something is "copyrighted," it means that someone created it, be it a book, a song, a painting, or even a computer program. And just like your special toy, they want to protect it from anyone who might try to take it without permission, or claim it as their own.

So, when something is protected by copyright, it means that the person who created it has legal rights over it. They can decide who can use it, how it can be used, and if they want to be paid for it. It's like having a special lock on your toy box, and only you have the key.

Think of it this way - imagine your favorite storybook. The author who wrote that story probably worked really hard to come up with the characters, the plot, and all the wonderful words on the pages. They don't want someone else to just copy the story and try to sell it as their own, right? No way! So, when a storybook is copyrighted, it means that the author has the right to say who can make copies of it, who can translate it into other languages, and who can turn it into a movie or a play.

Does that make sense? Imagine you drew an amazing picture. You wouldn't want someone else to take that picture, put their name on it, and say they drew it, right? That's why people copyright their creations, to make sure they get the credit they deserve.

So, remember, when something is "copyrighted," it means that the creator has legal rights over it, like having a special lock on their special toy or the key to their favorite storybook.

I hope that helped clarify things for you! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.


Revised and Fact checked by Linda Miller on 2023-10-28 07:53:34

Copyrighted In a sentece

Learn how to use Copyrighted inside a sentece

  • A book that someone writes and publishes can be copyrighted, which means only they have the right to make copies of it.
  • If you create a painting and put a copyright symbol on it, it means that others cannot take your painting and make copies of it to sell.
  • When musicians record a song and release it, they usually want it to be copyrighted so that others cannot use their song without permission.
  • A company that develops a new software program may want it to be copyrighted to protect their work from being copied and sold by others.
  • In movies, music, and TV shows, you will often see a notice that says 'Copyrighted material' to let viewers know that they should not distribute or reproduce it without permission.

Copyrighted Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

proprietary proprietary

Copyrighted Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.

literature literature music music