freeware

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Etymology

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

Noun

freeware (uncountable)

  1. (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.
    Coordinate terms: payware, shareware

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Noun

freeware m (plural freewares)

  1. freeware