Discussion:
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? NY
I think I could make some products (t-shirts magnets, etc) that would play on oddities of English word pronunciation or definitions. In order to produce them, I would have to include text that, if not from a specific dictionary, would at least appear in that type of format (accents, syllables, and/or definitions). I expect to play on generally accepted oddities and not some particular dictionary's misprint or definition.
So, a couple of questions:
- if I consult several dictionaries and create my own definition, do I have to cite any or all sources?
- Or maybe even an easier one: can descriptions of pronunciation or definitions that are the same in almost all dictionaries even be protected in the first place?
Thanks
kci
Answer:
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? NY
I think I could make some products (t-shirts magnets, etc) that would play on oddities of English word pronunciation or definitions. In order to produce them, I would have to include text that, if not from a specific dictionary, would at least appear in that type of format (accents, syllables, and/or definitions). I expect to play on generally accepted oddities and not some particular dictionary's misprint or definition.
So, a couple of questions:
- if I consult several dictionaries and create my own definition, do I have to cite any or all sources?
- Or maybe even an easier one: can descriptions of pronunciation or definitions that are the same in almost all dictionaries even be protected in the first place?
Thanks
kci
No to the first question, partially to the second question. With the second question, the actual definition and the pronounciation are "facts" so they are not covered by copyright. However, the examples of the usage of the word are probably covered under the dictionary's copyright.
Answer:
No to the first question, partially to the second question. With the second question, the actual definition and the pronounciation are "facts" so they are not covered by copyright. However, the examples of the usage of the word are probably covered under the dictionary's copyright. Makes sense - thanks for your help!