(mathematics) of a transfer function, where the degree of the numerator is less than that of the denominator

An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

(transitive) To put forward; to offer for discussion or debate.

A successful brand name or trademark that has come into general use to refer to the generic class of objects rather than the specific brand type, without the exclusive rights to said product being lost by the parent company.

(Christianity, Judaism) Any of the prophets mentioned in the Bible, especially an author of one of the Prophets. / (Christianity, with "the") Jesus. / (Islam, with "the") Muhammad. / A surname

(grammar) An adjective derived from a proper noun, such as British derived from Britain.

A word or phrase that has noun part of speech and names a specific object, usually capitalized, examples being Martin or New York.

A modern hand-held weapons system, comprising a launcher that fires a small explosive rocket. / The explosive rocket weapon component of such a system.

(uncountable) Any product of someone's intellect that has commercial value: a piece of literature, a painting, an invention, a trademark, a trade secret, etc. Works protected under intellectual property law, and accorded intellectual property rights such as copyrights and patents.

(set theory) a set that is a subset of the set, but not equal to it.