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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition or state of being patent.
2. 2
   the property of being easy to see and understand wordnet
3. 3
   The degree of openness (of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter); the relative absence of blockage or obstruction, and measured in percent.
4. 4
   the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct wordnet
5. 5
   Obviousness; clarity. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

noticeabilitynoticeablenessobviousnessobviousness

Antonyms

All antonyms

atresiaimpatencyimperforationobstruction

Etymology

From patent + -cy.

Related phrases

blood vessel

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