patent — an official right to be the only person or company allowed to make or sell a new product for a certain number of years
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official right to be the only person or company allowed to make or sell a new product for a certain number of years
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpætənt/
Example Sentences
- Steve Jobs held over 300 patents, including one for the rectangular shape of the iPhone.
- The inventor's patent lie about his credentials was exposed during the interview.
- My grandmother tried to patent her secret kimchi recipe, but you can't patent traditional foods.
patent
NOUN[/ˈpætənt/]
an official right to be the only person or company allowed to make or sell a new product for a certain number of years
The inventor received a patent for his new water purification system.
The inventor patented the invention before introducing it to the public. (NO TENT, NO PATENT)
The engineer invented a new device, patented it, and prevented others from copying the design.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'patens' meaning 'open' or 'exposed,' derived from the verb 'patere' (to lie open). The term evolved to mean an official document that grants exclusive rights, as it was historically an open letter from a sovereign authority.
Breakdown
Latin 'pat-' (open, spread) + '-ent' (adjective suffix) = patent (something made open/public by official document)
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📝Examples
“Steve Jobs held over 300 patents, including one for the rectangular shape of the iPhone.”
“The inventor's patent lie about his credentials was exposed during the interview.”
“My grandmother tried to patent her secret kimchi recipe, but you can't patent traditional foods.”
“It was patent that he had never read the book he was supposed to review.”
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