Patented

Pronunciation: /ˈpæt̬.ənt̬ɪd/

Definitions of patented

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'patented' which describes something that has been granted a patent

Example Sentences

A1 My friend bought a patented device for his back pain.

A2 The company's patented technology has revolutionized the industry.

B1 The patented formula for the new medication has been proven effective in clinical trials.

B2 The company holds multiple patented designs for their innovative products.

C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research led to several patented inventions.

C2 The artist's patented technique is renowned in the art world.

Examples of patented in a Sentence

formal The company's latest product features patented technology that sets it apart from competitors.

informal I heard they have a patented way to keep food fresh for longer.

slang Their new gadget has some kind of patented gizmo that makes it super cool.

figurative Her patented charm always manages to win people over.

Grammatical Forms of patented

• past tense: patented
• plural: patenteds
• comparative: more patented
• superlative: most patented
• present tense: patents
• future tense: will patent
• perfect tense: have patented
• continuous tense: is patenting
• singular: patented
• positive degree: patented
• infinitive: to patent
• gerund: patenting
• participle: patenting

Origin and Evolution of patented

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'patented' originated from the Latin word 'patentare', which means to make open or accessible.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'patented' referred to the granting of exclusive rights by a government to an inventor for a specified period. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to refer to any exclusive rights granted by a government for a specific invention or process.