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adj
For which a patent has been granted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: patent
Antonyms: nonpatented, unpatented, nonproprietary, generic, open, libre, free, free as in speech
Broader terms: proprietary, protected
verb
simple past and past participle of patent
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
(of devices and processes) protected by patent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
