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proprietary vs nonproprietary

nonproprietary vs proprietary

proprietary is a noun but nonproprietary is not a noun.

proprietary and nonproprietary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proprietary Yes Yes No No
nonproprietary No Yes No No
proprietary (noun) nonproprietary (noun)
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
proprietary (adjective) nonproprietary (adjective)
protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights not protected by trademark or patent or copyright
Difference between proprietary and nonproprietary

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