Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

Definitions of invention

noun the act of creating something new or original

Example Sentences

A1 The wheel is a great invention.

A2 The light bulb was a revolutionary invention.

B1 The invention of the internet has changed the way we communicate.

B2 The invention of the printing press had a major impact on society.

C1 The invention of the smartphone has transformed the way we live.

C2 The invention of the airplane revolutionized transportation.

Examples of invention in a Sentence

formal The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was shared.

informal I heard that the new invention is going to make life so much easier.

slang Dude, that invention is gonna be a game-changer!

figurative His invention of a new dance move took the party to a whole new level.

Grammatical Forms of invention

past tense

invented

plural

inventions

comparative

more inventive

superlative

most inventive

present tense

invents

future tense

will invent

perfect tense

has invented

continuous tense

is inventing

singular

invention

positive degree

inventive

infinitive

to invent

gerund

inventing

participle

invented

Origin and Evolution of invention

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'invention' originated from the Latin word 'inventio' which means a finding or discovery.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'invention' has come to refer to the act of creating something new or the thing that is created through innovation.