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patent

The word “patent” has 2 syllables: pat-ent

It's pronounced as /ˈpætnt/

What is synonym and antonym for patent?

In the thesaurus, “patent” has 143 synonyms and 61 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for patent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patent

Antonyms for patent

Meanings of patent

  • noun
    1. A declaration issued by a government agency declaring someone the inventor of a new invention and having the privilege of stopping others from making, using or selling the claimed invention; a letter patent.
    2. A specific grant of ownership of a piece of property; a land patent.
    3. License; formal permission.
    4. Patent leather: a varnished, high-gloss leather typically used for shoes and accessories.
  • verb
    1. To successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent.
  • adjective
    1. Open, unobstructed, expanded.
    2. Explicit and obvious.
    3. (of flour) That is fine, and consists mostly of the inner part of the endosperm.
    4. Open; unconcealed; conspicuous.
    5. Open to public perusal; said of a document conferring some right or privilege.
    6. Protected by a legal patent.

Example Sentences

  • She applied for a patent to protect her new invention.
  • The company holds the patent for that unique design.
  • His explanation was a patent attempt to avoid the real issue.
  • They sued another firm for violating their patent rights.
  • It took years before the patent was finally granted.

On this page you'll find 204 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patent, such as: abominable, absolute, ambiguous, apanage, appanage, apparent, appreciable.

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