shareware

English

Etymology

From share +‎ -ware; popularized by Bob Wallace[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

shareware (uncountable)

  1. (software) A type of software that is distributed without payment but is limited in any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience.

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References

  1. ^ “Take Our Word For It”, in Words to the Wise, Issue 176[1], The Institute for Etymological Research and Education, 14 November 2002, retrieved 8 September 2008