Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

invention

noun
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
Definition
The action of creating something new that has not been made before.
Examples
  • The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.
  • Her latest invention is a device that cleans air pollution.
  • Many great inventions have come from simple ideas.
Meaning
Invention refers to the process of coming up with new ideas or products that can solve problems or improve existing solutions.
Synonyms
  • innovation
  • creation
  • development
  • discovery
  • design