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The light bulb was an important invention.
What does Invention mean?
An invention is a new creation.
Dictionary definition
Something new that has been created.
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Her invention made the task easier.
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Every useful invention begins with a problem to solve.
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What does invention mean?
Invention means a new creation.
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Which word is closest in meaning to invention?
creation is close in meaning to invention in many contexts.
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MeaningInvention means An invention is a new creation.
ExampleExample: The light bulb was an important invention.
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- in · ven · shun
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- ven
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- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on ven.
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Synonyms
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creationUse for something that has been made.
innovationUse for a new and useful idea or improvement.
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