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altered work

[/ˈɔːltərd wɜːrk/]
nounpl: altered works
obra alterada
1. A creative work (artistic, literary, musical, or otherwise) that has been modified, changed, or adapted from its original form
The altered work incorporated elements from the original painting but added modern digital effects.
A obra alterada incorporava elementos da pintura original, mas adicionava efeitos digitais modernos.
2. In legal/copyright contexts, a work that has been modified in a way that may affect intellectual property rights
The copyright holder disputed the altered work as it significantly changed the original intent.
O detentor dos direitos autorais questionou a obra alterada, pois mudava significativamente a intenção original.
Synonyms
modified workadapted workderivative workreworked piece
Antonyms
original workunmodified work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obra alterada; trabalho modificado
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
obra alterada; trabalho modificado
equivalent usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

derivative work
work in progress
remix culture
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