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- pronunciation:
- pr
praI
teI
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or suitable to a proprietor.
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to property or ownership.
The author retained proprietary rights to the film and book. |
| definition 3: |
owned and operated, produced, or sold only by a private individual or business enterprise.
a proprietary clinic |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
proprietaries |
| definition 1: |
a proprietor or group of proprietors.
- similar words:
- proprietor
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| definition 2: |
the owning of property; ownership.
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| definition 3: |
property owned, such as real estate or a drug that is under a patent or trademark.
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| derivation: |
proprietarily (adv.) |
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