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PATENTS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Patents.

Patents - as a noun

A document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patent of invention

An official document granting a right or privilege

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
letters patent

Patents - as an adjective satellite

(of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage

Example: "Patent ductus arteriosus"

Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

Example: "The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparent12evident11manifest13palpable14plain7unmistakable20

Patents - as a verb

Obtain a patent for

Example: "Should i patent this invention?"

Grant rights to; grant a patent for

Make open to sight or notice

Example: "His behavior has patented an embarrassing fact about him"

Example Sentences

"She filed for several patents to protect her innovative ideas."
"The company holds many patents for their groundbreaking inventions."
"Infringing on someone's patents can lead to legal consequences."
"His patents have made him a wealthy individual."
"The inventor was recognized for his numerous patents in the field of robotics."
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Word Game Points

Is PATENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PATENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PATENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PATENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PATENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PATENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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