proprietary
/pɹəˈpɹaɪ.əˌtɛɹ.i/
UK: /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɹi/
PɹƏPɹAꞮ · ətɛɹ · i (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
Of or relating to property or ownership.
Etymology
From French propriétaire, from Latin proprietārius. By surface analysis, propriety + -ary. Compare with the Latin proprietas (“property”) and proprius (“ownership”).
Example Sentences
- "proprietary rights"
- "the proprietary class"
- "The continuous profitability of the company is based on its many proprietary products."
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