Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

e-piracy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.51 in modern English

Syllables: e-pira-cy
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The piracy of digital content by electronic means.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In fact, the book was encrypted to ensure that copies could not be printed, a measure underscoring an ongoing concern about e-piracy."

Etymology

From e- + piracy.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: e

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does e-piracy mean?: The piracy of digital content by electronic means.
Where does e-piracy come from?: From e- + piracy.

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