invention
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
in · ven · tion
ɪn · ˈvɛn · ʃən
English Definition
n. something that has been created, especially a device
Significado en Español
invención
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phát minh
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “invention”:
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A
destruction
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B
creation
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C
replica
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D
imitation
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B — creation.
“invention” means n. something that has been created, especially a device
Common questions about “invention”
What does “invention” mean?
invention — n. something that has been created, especially a device. In Chinese: 发明.
How do you pronounce “invention”?
invention is pronounced /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ven · tion.
Is “invention” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. invention appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
