Invention Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Invention

(Countable) Something created such as an invention or artwork.

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The quality of being inventive; the faculty of inventing.

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The definition of creativity is the ability to come up with new and exciting ideas.

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Something discovered.

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Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

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The ability to confront and deal with reality by using the creative power of the mind; resourcefulness:

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A device or machine regarded as strange, incomprehensible, makeshift, etc.; contrivance or gadget

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The state of being creative; creativity

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(Informal) An idea, plan, etc. regarded as produced by a person's own mental labor

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In the philosophy of Kant, a concept of reason that is transcendent but nonempirical.

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A reasoned purpose; an intent:

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The condition of being ingenious.

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The definition of a figment is something imagined.

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Something, such as an invention, that is a creation of the fancy.

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A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.

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The quality of being ingenious; cleverness, originality, skill, etc.

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(Countable) Something original.

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Any interesting but relatively useless or unnecessary object

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Careful thought or consideration.

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A myth is defined as a story without an author that is passed along and is usually intended to teach a lesson, or something that is untrue.

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The beginning of some process, chain of events, etc.

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The definition of a lie is a false statement.

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Antonyms for Invention

That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or "˜genuine' reality.

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Something stolen

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Words Related to Invention

(Often of a car) Brand or kind; often paired with model. ^syn.^transl.

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Ability means a special talent or skill.

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A complex organization coordinated to function in a smooth, effective way

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Faith, esp. religious faith

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A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective

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A decorative design, figure, or pattern, as one used in embroidery.

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(Mathematics) A real number.

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electric light bulb

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