invention
noun
the act of inventing.
inventions
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pluralof invention.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In short, unruly crowds, strange smells, intrusive noise and late nights are not unique inventions of the TikTok era.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
In 1876, he built the country’s first industrial research laboratory at Menlo Park, New Jersey, for $2,500, paid for with money earned from his telegraph inventions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Some breakthroughs in physics come from brand new inventions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Dramatic backstories about "secret inventions" or "industry breakthroughs"
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Let’s begin by comparing the acceptability of different inventions within the same society.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
