freeware

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

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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[edit]

freeware m (plural freewares)

  1. freeware