patent

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪt(ə)nt/
US: /ˈpeɪt(ə)nt/

  1. The legal right to be the only one who can make, use, or sell an invention for a set period of time.

    1. He has a patent for a new type of engine.
    2. The company applied for a patent on their innovative solar panel design, hoping to secure exclusive rights.

  2. A document that proves a person or company has the right to make, use, or sell a new invention.

    1. She showed me the patent for her design.
    2. The inventor proudly displayed the patent certificate, a testament to years of dedicated research.

Synonyms

obvious license copyright clear evident
patent verb

  1. To obtain a patent for an invention.

    1. She decided to patent her new idea.
    2. The scientist worked diligently to patent his breakthrough discovery in renewable energy.
patent adjective

  1. Obvious; easily recognizable or evident.

    1. It was patent that he was lying.
    2. The politician's insincerity was patent to everyone in the audience, making his speech unconvincing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "patent" in English means: The legal right to be the only one who can make, use, or sell an invention for a set period of time., A document that proves a person or company has the right to make, use, or sell a new invention..

The phonetic transcription of "patent" is /ˈpeɪt(ə)nt/ in British English and /ˈpeɪt(ə)nt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "patent": obvious, license, copyright, clear, evident.

Example usage of "patent": "He has a patent for a new type of engine.". More examples on the page.