Question

remembering that the latin suffix \or\ means \a person who has\ and the meaning of the base word property, determine the meaning of proprietor. write your definition of proprietary here and explain how you found it.

Explanation:

1. Break down "proprietor": base "property" (owned asset/land) + suffix "-or" (person who has).
2. Connect the parts: a person who owns property.
3. For "proprietary": derive from the same root "property" – it describes something related to being an owner or owned exclusively by someone.

Answer:

• Proprietor: A person who owns property (land, assets, or a business).
• Proprietary: Relating to ownership; something that is owned exclusively by a person or entity, or is characteristic of an owner's rights.

How this was found:

1. Start with the given base word "property" (meaning owned assets/land) and suffix "-or" (meaning "a person who has"). Combine these to define "proprietor" as a person who holds/owns property.
2. "Proprietary" shares the same root as "proprietor" and "property". By extending the ownership meaning, it describes things linked to ownership, exclusive possession, or owner-specific rights.