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Proprietary Name

/prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri neɪm/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A name that is legally registered and protected as a trademark.

    "The proprietary name of the drug ensures that no other company can use it without permission."
  2. 2

    A name used by a company to market its products, distinguishing them from competitors.

    "The proprietary name of the software highlights its unique features."

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The term 'proprietary' originates from the Latin word 'proprietarius', meaning 'owner'. It evolved through Middle English to denote ownership or exclusive rights. 'Name' comes from Old English 'nama', which has Germanic roots, referring to a word by which a person or thing is known.

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