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invent

/ɪnˈvɛnt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To create or come up with (something new); invent something.

  • A new idea, device, or method.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈvɛnt/



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Synonyms

fangle , make up
Rhymes
Words rhyming with invent
vent , lent , yent , ment
Variants
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invent , invented , inventing , inventor , inventors , inventress , inventresses , invents , co-invent , co-invented , co-inventing , co-inventor , co-inventors , co-invents , coinvent , coinvented , coinventing , coinventor , coinventors , coinvents
Forms
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invented, inventing, invents, invents'


Etymology
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From Old French inventer, from in- 'in' + venir 'to come'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest word in the English language that can be made using only letters that appear in the word 'invent' is 'inventions'.

  2. Did you know that Thomas Edison held over 1,000 patents for his inventions?

  3. The term 'inventor' is derived from the Latin word 'inventor,' meaning 'finder'.

  4. The first recorded use of the word 'invent' in English was in the late 14th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.

  2. Creativity: The ability to generate new ideas, concepts, or solutions.


Culture
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Invent has been used extensively in literature and art to represent the creative process and the power of innovation. For instance, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' the protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, invents a creature that ultimately leads to his downfall.

How to Memorize "invent"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a workshop or lab setting where you are brainstorming and coming up with new ideas. Imagine the process of creation, from the initial spark of an idea to the finished product.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'invent' with the image of a lightbulb above someone's head, symbolizing the moment of discovery or inspiration.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I-N-V-E-N-T: I - Imagine, N - New, V - Value, E - Execute, N - Nurture, T - Test.


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