Inventor: meaning, definitions and examples

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inventor

 

[ ษชnหˆvษ›ntษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional

A person who creates or devises a new process, machine, or product. An inventor is someone who is innovative and creative, coming up with original ideas and solutions.

Synonyms

creator, developer, innovator.

Examples of usage

  • The inventor of the light bulb is Thomas Edison.
  • Marie Curie was a pioneering inventor in the field of radioactivity.
  • Steve Jobs was an inventor who revolutionized the technology industry.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who invents or makes up something, especially a fictional or imaginary story or explanation.

Synonyms

fabricator, maker, storyteller.

Examples of usage

  • She is the inventor of the most elaborate stories.
  • His reputation as an inventor of excuses precedes him.

Translations

Translations of the word "inventor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inventor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคฟเคทเฅเค•เคพเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erfinder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penemu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฝะฐั…ั–ะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wynalazca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บๆ˜Žๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inventeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inventor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mucit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ช…๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุชุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vynรกlezce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vynรกlezca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๆ˜Žๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izumitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppfinningamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะฝะตั€ั‚ะฐะฟา›ั‹ัˆ

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ixtiraรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inventor

Etymology

The word 'inventor' originated from the Latin word 'inventor', which means 'finder, discoverer'. The concept of inventors dates back to ancient times, with notable figures such as Archimedes and Leonardo da Vinci known for their innovative creations. The Industrial Revolution further popularized the role of inventors in modern society, leading to advancements in technology and science.

See also: invented, invention, inventions, inventive, inventively, inventiveness, inventors, inventory, reinvent, reinvention.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,855 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.