patented

pat·ent·ed

adj \ˈpa-t^ən-təd, British also ˈpā-\

Definition of PATENTED

: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized

Examples of PATENTED

1. <the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts>

First Known Use of PATENTED

1951

Related to PATENTED

Synonyms: idiomatic, individualized, particular, individual, peculiar, personal, personalized, private, privy, separate, singular, subjective, unique

Antonyms: general, generic, popular, public, shared, universal

Related Words: characteristic, distinctive, intimate; identifying, idiosyncratic; especial, express, special, specific; independent, nonconformist, self-directed, self-sufficient; custom, customized, specialized

Near Antonyms: broad, prevailing, prevalent, widespread; common, normal, regular, typical

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