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inventor

/ɪnˈvɛntə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who creates, invents, or originates something new, especially a device or process.

    - "Thomas Edison was an inventor who invented the light bulb."
    - "The inventor of the telephone was Alexander Graham Bell."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with inventor
creator , innocent , centurion , venturer
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
Etymology
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From Old French inventor, from invent 'come up with, contrive', from in- 'in' + venir 'come'.


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

  2. The first patent for an invention was granted in 1421 to Leo Baxta of Flanders for a method of making common glass.

  3. The term 'inventor' first appeared in English in the late 15th 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. Patent: A legal document granting exclusive rights to an invention for a set period of time.


Culture
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Inventors have played a significant role in shaping human history, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to modern times. They have been celebrated in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, Leonardo da Vinci is known for his inventions as well as his paintings, while Thomas Edison is remembered for both his inventions and his business acumen.

How to Memorize "inventor"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize an inventor as a person with a light bulb above their head, representing a new idea or invention.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inventor' with the image of a person working in a laboratory or workshop, surrounded by tools and materials.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Innovative Edison Developed Various Inventions' to remember the meaning of 'inventor'.


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