invention
|in/ven/tion|
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
creation of something new
Etymology
'invention' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inventio,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'venire' meant 'to come.'
'inventio' transformed into the Old French word 'invention,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invention' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'finding or discovery,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creating something new.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of creating something new, typically a device or process.
The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.
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Noun 2
a product of the imagination, especially a false story or idea.
His story about being a secret agent was pure invention.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40