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PROPRIETARY

(adj., noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Proprietary.

How to pronounce proprietary:

US

Proprietary - as an adjective

Protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights

Example: "`tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen' is the generic form"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonproprietary21

Proprietary - as a noun

An unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proprietorship23

Example Sentences

"The company has a proprietary technology that gives them an advantage over their competitors."
"She refused to share her proprietary recipe with anyone."
"The software is built with a proprietary algorithm."
"The artist uses a proprietary technique to create stunning paintings."
"The company protects its proprietary information with strict security measures."
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Word Game Points

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

PROPRIETARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PROPRIETARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proprietary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPRIETARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PROPRIETARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proprietary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPRIETARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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