invention
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: inventions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something invented.
Noun
Examples
My new invention will let you alphabetize your matchbook collection in half the usual time.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of inventing.
Noun
Examples
The invention of the printing press was probably the most significant innovation of the medieval ages.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “invention” mean?
Something invented.
Is “invention” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.