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INVENTION

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Invention.

How to pronounce invention:

US

Invention - as a noun

The creation of something in the mind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conception16design8excogitation22innovation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
creative thinkingcreativeness17creativity18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
innovation13

The act of inventing

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
creating by mental acts
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The telephone is considered one of the greatest inventions of all time."
"Thomas Edison's most famous invention was the practical electric light bulb."
"The wheel is often regarded as one of the earliest inventions."
"The airplane was a groundbreaking invention that transformed travel."
"Alexander Graham Bell is credited with the invention of the first practical telephone."
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Word Game Points

Is INVENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, invention is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INVENTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INVENTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, invention is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVENTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INVENTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, invention is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVENTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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