nonproprietary

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒn.prəˈpraɪə.tər.i/
US: /ˌnɑːn.prəˈpraɪə.ter.i/

  1. Not protected by trademark or patent; available for anyone to use or modify.

    1. This software is nonproprietary, so anyone can use it for free.
    2. The company chose a nonproprietary format to ensure compatibility with different systems.

  2. Relating to computer software or hardware that is open source and not subject to licensing restrictions.

    1. We use a nonproprietary operating system to avoid vendor lock-in.
    2. Many developers prefer nonproprietary technologies because of their flexibility and community support.

Synonyms

open-source unrestricted public domain free

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonproprietary" in English means: Not protected by trademark or patent; available for anyone to use or modify., Relating to computer software or hardware that is open source and not subject to licensing restrictions..

The phonetic transcription of "nonproprietary" is /ˌnɒn.prəˈpraɪə.tər.i/ in British English and /ˌnɑːn.prəˈpraɪə.ter.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonproprietary": open-source, unrestricted, public domain, free.

Example usage of "nonproprietary": "This software is nonproprietary, so anyone can use it for free.". More examples on the page.