What does nonproprietary mean?
Nonproprietary means Lacking proprietary value; not private or privileged information; not owned by anyone (not anyone's property, whether intellectual property or otherwise)..
Nonproprietary
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Meaning
Lacking proprietary value; not private or privileged information; not owned by anyone (not anyone's property, whether intellectual property or otherwise)..
Definitions by Sense
- Lacking proprietary value; not private or privileged information; not owned by anyone (not anyone's property, whether intellectual property or otherwise).
- (pharmacology) A drug that is not proprietary.
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Word Forms
- non-proprietary
- nonproprietaries
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nonproprietary?
Common synonyms include generic, unpatented.
What is the opposite of nonproprietary?
Possible antonyms include proprietary.
How do you use nonproprietary in a sentence?
Use nonproprietary where its definition matches the intended context.
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