copy-paste
copy-paste · copy-pastes
The action of duplicating by copying it and later pasting somewhere elseThe action of duplicating (text, an object, etc.) by copying it and later pasting somewhere else.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)The action of duplicating (text, an object, etc.) by copying it and later pasting somewhere else.
(countable, informal, uncountable)Material incorporated into another work with minimal or no changes.
(countable, uncountable)An idea, design, or action lacks originality, as if it was simply duplicated from somewhere else.
(countable, uncountable)A clone of something, figuratively or otherwise.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Ancient Greek πάσσω (pássō)Ancient Greek πάσσω (pássō)
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Forms
plural: copy-pastesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable