Word: patent
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pat
ent
Definition: To obtain (over a piece of real property) a specific grant of ownership.
Morphemes:
Affix: patent
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To obtain (over a piece of real property) a specific grant of ownership.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: patentes lettres
Language: fro
Decoded: patentes lettres
Meaning: document granting an office, privilege, right, etc., or making a decree