Invention

/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of creating or producing something new, typically a product or process.

The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.

A new product, process, or idea that has been created.

Her latest invention is a solar-powered water heater.

The act of devising or fabricating something, often from imagination.

His story was a complete invention, not based on any real events.

Middle English, from Old French 'invention', from Latin 'inventionem' (nominative 'inventio') meaning 'a finding' or 'discovery'.

clever invention

A particularly ingenious or intelligent creation.

patent an invention

To legally protect a new invention from being made or sold by others.

stand the test of time

An invention that remains valuable or relevant through the years.

inventor

A person who creates something new or makes significant improvements.

innovation

The act of introducing something new or different.

creativity

The ability to generate original ideas or concepts.

brainchild

This app is my brainchild; I came up with the idea all on my own.

gimmick

That new kitchen gadget is just a gimmick; it doesn't actually help.