patent
Meaning of patent
noun
- a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
he took out a patent for an improved steam hammer
- patent leather.
designs in a wide range of textures featuring super-chic patent, soft suede, or sophisticated nappa
he wore black trousers and black patent shoes
- easily recognizable; obvious.
she was smiling with patent insincerity
- (of a vessel, duct, or aperture) open and unobstructed; failing to close.
the patient is usually left with a patent vessel
- made and marketed under a patent; proprietary.
patent milk powder
- obtain a patent for (an invention).
an invention is not your own until it is patented
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patent- ‘lying open’, from the verb patere . The noun sense is from letters patent.
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- The plural form of patent is: patents.
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CatalanHyphenation of patent
patent
- It consists of 1 syllables and 6 chars.
- patent is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
patent synonyms
Meaning apparent:
apparent, evident, manifest, plain, unmistakable
Meaning the exclusive and assignable legal right, given to the originator for a fixed number of years, to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material:
Meaning a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic drink):
Meaning that which is morally correct, just, or honourable:
Meaning an official document giving someone authorization to do something:
Meaning a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group:
Meaning a written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country, by which a body such as a city, company, or university is founded or its rights and privileges defined:
Meaning an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, for example acting as an agent for a company's products:
Meaning easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent:
Meaning leaving no doubt; obvious or unambiguous:
Meaning recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type:
Meaning clearly true or real; unambiguous:
Meaning (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen:
Meaning done or shown openly; plainly apparent:
Meaning able to be discerned; perceptible:
Meaning able to be perceived or noticed easily:
Meaning attracting notice or attention:
Meaning (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly:
Meaning (of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis):
Meaning shameless and undisguised:
Meaning (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive:
Meaning (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible:
Meaning highly obvious or conspicuous:
Meaning (of a feeling) not disguised or concealed; open:
Meaning (especially of an emotion) not concealed; obvious:
Meaning leaving no doubt; unambiguous:
Meaning not able to be disputed or doubted:
Meaning unable to be denied or disputed:
Meaning relating to an owner or ownership:
Meaning obtain a patent for (an invention):
Meaning having an official licence:
Meaning preserved from harm, especially by means of formal or legal measures:
Meaning having a brand name:
patent antonyms
Meaning not conspicuous or attracting attention:
Meaning not clearly visible or attracting attention:
Translation of patent
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Words that rhyme with patent
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