invention
UK: ɪnˈvɛnʃ(ə)n | US: ɪnˈvɛnʃən
n. 1. The act or process of creating something new, especially a device or method.
n. 2. A fabricated or false story or claim.
n. 3. A creative or imaginative ability.
The word "invention" traces back to Latin inventio (from invenire, "to come upon, discover"), combining in- (upon) and venire (to come). The morpheme vent reflects the idea of "coming" or "arriving," metaphorically extended to mean "discovering" or "creating." The suffix -ion nominalizes the action, forming a term for the product or process of discovery. Over time, "invention" evolved from literal discovery (e.g., finding resources) to abstract creation (e.g., devising ideas or devices).
The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.
His alibi turned out to be a complete invention.
She showed great invention in designing the project.
Many modern inventions rely on renewable energy.
The story was dismissed as a mere invention of the author’s imagination.