LEARNit Dictionary

invention

noun
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1
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a thing or an idea that has been invented
اختراع, ابداع
2
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the act of inventing something
اختراع, ابداع
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press.
After the war, Westinghouse devoted himself to invention.
3
the act of inventing a story or an idea and pretending that it is true; a story invented in this way
خلق داستان
This story is apparently a complete invention.
Most of what she says is pure invention.
What would he tell his parents? Some invention and quick thinking—that’s what was needed.
4
the ability to have new and interesting ideas
خلاقیت, نوآوری, ابتکار
John was full of invention—always making up new dance steps and sequences.
Her powers of invention were somewhat limited.