freeware
nounUK /ˈfɹiːˌwɛə/ · US /ˈfɹiːˌwɛɹ/
Etymology From free + -ware, a contraction of software; Coined by Andrew Fluegelman.
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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software 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.
- Derived terms
- non-freeware
- Related terms
- abandonware, adware, baitware, censorware, crippleware, demoware, donationware, postcardware, shareware, spyware, trialware, freedomware, free software, free trial, open-source software, public domain software