PATENT


Meaning of PATENT in English

adjective

1.

Synonyms: open 1, unclosed, unobstructed

2.

Synonyms: clear 5, apparent, distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, palpable, plain, straightforward, unequivocal

Related Word: prominent; flagrant, glaring, gross, rank

Idioms: patently obvious

Contrasted words: impalpable, imperceptible, insensible; concealed, hidden, secreted

Antonyms: latent

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