🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

eigen

Pronunciation / Transliteration: eigen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Proprietary/prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die proprietäre Software kann nicht modifiziert werden."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to an owner or ownership.

    "The proprietary software is only available for purchase and cannot be modified."
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who owns something, especially a business.

    "The proprietor of the café was known for his exceptional customer service."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'proprietary' originates from the Latin word 'proprietarius', meaning 'owner' or 'property holder'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to someone who had exclusive rights to a property or business, reflecting the concept of ownership and control.

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