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Definition of patented

patented

/ˈpætəntɪd/
pat · ent · ed
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• adjective

1

Protected by an official legal grant that gives an inventor or creator the exclusive right to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a set period.

Example

"The pharmaceutical company generated billions of dollars in revenue from its newly patented medication."

2

Uniquely characteristic of or associated with a particular person, group, or thing, as if they held exclusive ownership over it.

Example

"The comedian ended the show with his patented grin and a wave to the cheering crowd."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the participial adjective 'patented' (meaning protected by a legal patent or characteristic of someone) with the adjective 'patent' (meaning obvious or blatant, as in 'a patent lie').

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• Nearby Words

patella
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patentable
patented
patently
paternal
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patented. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patented
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