freeware

/ˈfɹiːˌwɛɹ/

UK: /ˈfɹiːˌwɛə/

freeware

English Noun
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Definition

Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

Etymology

From free + -ware, a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman.

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