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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

patellar

IPA: /pəˈtɛl.ər/

KK: /pəˈtɛl.ər/

adjective

Definition: Related to the kneecap, which is the small bone in front of the knee joint.

Example: The doctor examined the patellar region for any signs of injury.

patency

IPA: /ˈpeɪtənsɪ/

KK: /ˈpeɪtənsɪ/

noun

Definition: The condition of being open or unobstructed, often used in medical or biological contexts.

Example: The doctor checked the patency of the blood vessels during the examination.

patent

IPA: /ˈpeɪtənt/

KK: /ˈpætənt/

adjective

Definition: Easily seen or understood; clear and obvious.

Example: The solution to the problem was patent, making it easy for everyone to grasp.

noun

Definition: A legal document that gives someone the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention for a certain period of time.

Example: She received a patent for her innovative new device.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially register an invention or idea so that no one else can use it without permission.

Example: She decided to patent her new invention to protect her rights.

patentability

IPA: //ˌpætəntəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈpætəntəˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition that allows something to be protected by a patent, meaning it can be legally recognized as an invention or idea that is new and useful.

Example: The patentability of the new technology was confirmed by the legal team.

patentable

IPA: /ˈpætəntəbl/

KK: /ˈpætəntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be legally protected by a patent, meaning that an invention or idea can be officially recognized and owned.

Example: The new technology is considered patentable because it meets all the necessary criteria.

patented

IPA: /ˈpætəntɪd/

KK: /ˈpætəntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is legally protected by a patent, meaning it cannot be used or sold by others without permission.

Example: The company developed a patented technology that improves energy efficiency.

patentee

IPA: /pæˈtɛnti/

KK: /pæˈtɛn ti/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that holds a patent, which is a legal right granted for an invention or a process, allowing them to exclude others from making, using, or selling it without permission.

Example: The patentee has the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the new invention.

patently

IPA: /ˈpeɪtəntli/

KK: /ˈpeɪtntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and obvious to everyone; without any doubt.

Example: The company's patently false claims were quickly debunked by experts.

patentor

IPA: /ˈpeɪtəntər/

KK: /ˈpeɪtɛntər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives permission to others to use an invention or idea, usually in exchange for payment or royalties.

Example: The patentor allowed the company to use his invention for a fee.

paterfamilias

IPA: /ˌpeɪtəˈfæmɪliəs/

KK: /ˌpeɪtərˈfæmɪliəs/

noun

Definition: A man who is the leader of a family or household, often responsible for making decisions and providing for the family.

Example: In ancient Rome, the paterfamilias had significant authority over his family members.

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