inventor's
|in-ven-tor's|
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/ɪnˈvɛntərz/
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/ɪnˈvɛntəz/
(inventor)
creator of new things
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inventor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inventor', where 'invenire' meant 'to find or discover'.
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 devises something new'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'inventor', indicating something belonging to or associated with an inventor.
The inventor's workshop was filled with gadgets and blueprints.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45