English dictionary

authorship

/'/O//T//@/r,/S//I/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of creating written works

noun.act

Examples
It was a matter of disputed authorship.

Synonyms composition penning writing

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing

noun.act

Examples
The authorship of the theory is disputed.

Synonyms paternity

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of being an author; function or dignity of an author.

noun

Source: webster1913