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(pro-pri-e-tar-y) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to ownership or control of something.

Example Sentence

Ginger had placed a paw in a proprietary fashion over the feather duster.

More Example Sentences

They developed a proprietary method for production.

Synonyms

exclusive; private; owned

Antonyms

public; shared; common

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Rhymes

  • dietary

  • proprietary
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