English Explanatory Dictionary

freeware

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹiːˌwɛə/ /ˈfɹiːˌwɛɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-freeware.wav

Word forms

freeware

Etymology

From free + -ware, a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman.

Related words

abandonware adware baitware censorware crippleware demoware donationware postcardware shareware spyware trialware freedomware free software free trial open-source software public domain software

Derived words

non-freeware
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