Synonyms of patent
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Another word for patent is overt. Other synonyms of patent are obvious and express.
Synonyms and similar words for patent
adjectiveConspicuous; open; unconcealed.
- overtOpen and not concealed or secret.
adjectiveExplicit and obvious.
- expressSpecific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
- monosemousHaving only one meaning or interpretation.
- unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
- clearFree of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
- direct
- explicit
- monosemic
- plainEvident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable.
- specific
- unequivocal
- univocal
- apparent
- arrant
- undoubtedWithout doubt; without question; certain.
- glaring
- baitObvious; blatant.
- blatantObvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.
- clear as a bellTotally clear; distinct and unmistakeable.
- clear as dayQuite clear.
- clear cut
- conspicuousObvious or easy to notice.
- crystal clear
- cut and dried
- decided
- evidentObviously true by simple observation.
- intuitive
- manifestEvident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
- noticeable
- obviousEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
- open-and-shutSimple and obvious; easily decided.
- ostensible
- palpableObvious or easily perceived; noticeable.
- plain as a haystackSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as a pikestaffSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as dayVery clear and evident.
- plain as Dunstable highwaySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as porridgeVery clear and evident.
- plain as printSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as SalisburySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as the nose on one's faceSynonym of plain as day.
- prima facieApparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.
- res ipsa loquitur
- splendentVery conspicuous; illustrious.
- straightforward
- undissembledNot concealed or disguised; evident, obvious.
- elucidate obsoleteClear, understandable.
- eyely archaicVisible or apparent to the eye; evident; obvious.
- notable datedEasily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
adjectiveProtected by a legal patent.
- patentedFor which a patent has been granted.
Meaning of patent
- noun An official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title; letters patent.
- noun A grant of a monopoly over the manufacture, sale, and use of goods.
- noun 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.
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