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inventor

|in/ven/tor|

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/ɪnˈvɛntər/

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/ɪnˈvɛntə/

creator of new things

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inventor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inventor', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'venire' meant 'to come'.

Historical Evolution

'inventor' changed from the Latin word 'inventor' and eventually became the modern English word 'inventor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who finds or discovers', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who creates or designs something new'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who creates or designs something that has not existed before.

Thomas Edison is a famous inventor known for the light bulb.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35