Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
noun the act of creating something new or original
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.
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.
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