patented

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adjective

pat·​ent·​ed ˈpa-tᵊn-təd 

British also ˈpā-

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

patented

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of patent entry 3

Synonyms of patented

Adjective

• personalized
• personal
• subjective
• unique
• private

Examples of patented in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

First introduced in the Grandioso T1 turntable, the patented Esoteric MagneDrive System was designed to redefine the foundations of analog playback through exclusive contact-free drive technology. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Demand planning capabilities on the Blue Yonder Platform utilize patented algorithms and advanced machine learning models to ensure that demand forecasting is not only highly accurate, but reliable. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

They’re made with a patented Insect Shield technology in which permethrin is blended into the fibers. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Traditional lazy Susans only work on round tables -- enter The Lazy Susan Revolution, a patented system designed specifically for long, rectangular and oval tables, bringing every dish within reach of every guest. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for patented

• unpatented