invention

Meanings

• noun

  The act of creating or inventing something new, especially a device or process.

  - "Thomas Edison is known for his many inventions, including the light bulb and the phonograph."
  - "The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated."

• noun

  A new idea, device, or method.

  - "The invention of Velcro revolutionized the way we attach things."
  - "The invention of the telephone changed communication forever."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

discovery

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with invention
contrivance , deviance , evidence , advantage

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Variants

List of all variants of invention that leads to same result
invention , inventions , self-invention , self-inventions , necessity is the mother of invention

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'inventer', meaning 'to find, to come up with'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first patent was granted in 1474 to Leonardo da Vinci?

2. The invention of the telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication, but it took over 20 years for a message to travel from Europe to the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Innovation: Innovation refers to the implementation and application of new ideas, technologies, or methods. It builds upon the foundation of invention.

2. Patent: A patent is a legal document that grants the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell an invention for a certain period of time.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Invention has played a significant role in human history, from the invention of the wheel to the invention of the internet. In literature, the concept of invention is often explored through the idea of the inventor or the invention itself. In art, inventions are often depicted as revolutionary or transformative. In music, songs have been written about inventions and their creators.

How to Memorize "invention"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light bulb appearing above your head when you think of the word 'invention'.
   - Imagine a scientist in a lab coat, working on a new invention.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'invention' with the word 'innovation'.
   - Think of Thomas Edison when you hear the word 'invention'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-N-V-E-N-T-I-O-N to remember the definition: 'Idea, New, Value, Effect, Transform, Implement, Overcome, Novelty'.

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