invention

noun
UK: /ɪnˈven.ʃən/
US: /ɪnˈven.ʃən/

  1. Something that has been newly created or designed.

    1. The light bulb was a great invention.
    2. His latest invention helps people to communicate better across borders.

  2. The act of creating something new or a new way of doing something.

    1. The invention of the printing press changed the world.
    2. This new invention is the result of years of hard work and experimentation.

  3. A false explanation or story.

    1. His story about why he was late was a complete invention.
    2. The journalist was accused of publishing pure invention rather than facts.

Synonyms

creation innovation design discovery fabrication story

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "invention" in English means: Something that has been newly created or designed., The act of creating something new or a new way of doing something., A false explanation or story..

The phonetic transcription of "invention" is /ɪnˈven.ʃən/ in British English and /ɪnˈven.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "invention": creation, innovation, design, discovery, fabrication, story.

Example usage of "invention": "The light bulb was a great invention.". More examples on the page.