adjective
always used before a noun
/ˈpætn̩t, Brit ˈpeɪtn̩t/ :of, relating to, or concerned with patents
/ˈpeɪtn̩t/ formal :obvious or clear
noun
plural -ents
an official document that gives a person or company the right to be the only one that makes or sells a product for a certain period of time [count] - often + on
verb
-ents; -ented; -enting
[+ obj] :to get a patent for (something)