patented

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adjective

pat·​ent·​ed ˈpa-tᵊn-təd How to pronounce patented (audio)
British also ˈpā-
Synonyms of patentednext
: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized

patented

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past tense and past participle of patent entry 3

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Adjective the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Not to mention, the model holds some 18 patented innovations. — Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026 Hagan Walker cofounded Glo Pals, a light-up toy brand whose founders started out as Mississippi State University students with a patented light-up drink cube. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 To that, Gordon flashed his patented big smile and let out a little chuckle. — Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 At London’s Clarify Clinics, founder Yael Cohen has developed the controversial Clari Procedure, a patented two-hour IV treatment that claims to purify the blood plasma. — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patented

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First Known Use

Adjective

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of patented was in 1951

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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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