All Definitions for Patent
Below are all the dictionary definitions of patent:
1An official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title
2Letters patent.
3(specifically) (originally) A grant of a monopoly over the manufacture, sale, and use of goods.
4(specifically) A declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period.
5A product in respect of which a patent (sense 1.2.2) has been obtained.
6A licence or (formal) permission to do something.
7A characteristic or quality that one possesses
8In particular (hyperbolic) as if exclusively
9A monopoly.
10The combination of seven bets on three selections, offering a return even if only one bet comes in.
11To (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period.
12To be closely associated or identified with (something)
13To monopolize.
14Conspicuous
15Open
16Unconcealed.
17Of flour: fine, and consisting mostly of the inner part of the endosperm of the grain from which it is milled.
18Open, unobstructed
19Specifically, especially of the ductus arteriosus or foramen ovale in the heart, having not closed as would have happened in normal development.
20Of an infection: in the phase when the organism causing it can be detected by clinical tests.
21Explicit and obvious.
22Of a branch, leaf, etc.: outspread
23Also, spreading at right angles to the axis.
24Protected by a legal patent.
25To which someone has, or seems to have, a claim or an exclusive claim
26Also, inventive or particularly suited for.
27(US, historical) A specific grant of ownership of a piece of real property
28A land patent.
29(US, historical) To obtain (over a piece of real property) a specific grant of ownership.
30Especially of a document conferring some privilege or right: open to public perusal or use.
31Appointed or conferred by letters patent.
32Ellipsis of patent leather (“a varnished, high-gloss leather typically used for accessories and shoes”). [Leather that has been given a high-gloss, shiny finish.]
About rhymes for patent
Finding the right rhyme for patent helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "An official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title", patent has 3 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Combatant is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Attent works well in formal or poetic contexts. Noncombatant is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for patent, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.