pirated
pirated is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, pirated is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpirated
- To appropriate by piracy, plunder at sea.
Example: "They pirated the tanker and sailed to a port where they could sell the ship and cargo."
- (intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of
- (intellectual property) To knowingly obtain an unauthorized copy of
Example: "Not willing to pay full price for the computer game, Heidi pirated a copy."
- To engage in piracy.
Example: "He pirated in the Atlantic for years before becoming a privateer for the Queen."
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