Inventor (en. Inventor)

/inˈventor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who creates or develops an invention.
Thomas Edison was a famous inventor known for the electric light bulb.
Thomas Edison fue un inventor famoso por la bombilla eléctrica.
Creator of new ideas or devices.
The inventor presented his new device at the technology fair.
El inventor presentó su nuevo dispositivo en la feria de tecnología.
Someone who makes innovative discoveries.
The inventor of the personal computer revolutionized the tech industry.
El inventor de la computadora personal revolucionó la industria tecnológica.

Etymology

From Latin 'inventor', which means 'the one who finds or discovers'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mother of inventors
Expression that indicates that necessity drives creativity.
madre de inventores
inventor of the century
Person considered the most prominent in invention during a given period.
inventor del siglo

Related Words

invention
Result of the creative process of an inventor.
invención
innovation
Improvement or modification of an existing product.
innovación
creativity
Ability to generate new ideas.
creatividad

Slang Meanings

Creator of unusual things.
That guy is a true inventor, he always brings crazy ideas to the table.
Ese tipo es un verdadero inventor, siempre trae ideas locas a la mesa.