authorship — The fact of being the writer or creator of a particular piece of work, such as a book, article, or piece of music
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The fact of being the writer or creator of a particular piece of work, such as a book, article, or piece of music
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- He proudly claimed authorship of the viral meme, only to be sued by the original creator.
- Scholars still debate the authorship of several ancient manuscripts.
- My cat knocked over the keyboard, so I guess she deserves authorship credit for this typo-filled essay.
authorship
NOUN[/ˈɔːθərʃɪp/]
The fact of being the writer or creator of a particular piece of work, such as a book, article, or piece of music
The authorship of the novel was finally revealed at the ceremony.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 'author' (Latin auctor, meaning creator or originator) plus the suffix '-ship' (Old English -scipe), indicating a state or status.
Breakdown
author (creator, from Latin auctor) + -ship (state/status suffix, as in friendship, leadership)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He proudly claimed authorship of the viral meme, only to be sued by the original creator.”
“Scholars still debate the authorship of several ancient manuscripts.”
“My cat knocked over the keyboard, so I guess she deserves authorship credit for this typo-filled essay.”
“The publisher requires proof of authorship before printing the manuscript.”
“AI-generated art has raised new questions about authorship and creativity.”
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