inventor

/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/

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Also seen as: inventors

Meaning · English

One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người tạo ra điều gì đó mới

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Noun

Examples

Thomas Edison was the inventor of the phonograph.

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 “inventor” mean?

One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

Is “inventor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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