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invention

/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
in · ven · tion ɪn · ˈvɛn · ʃən
English Definition
n. something that has been created, especially a device
中文释义
发明
Significado en Español
invención
한국어 뜻
발명
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phát minh
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Example Sentence

The telephone was a revolutionary invention.

电话是一项革命性的发明。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “invention”:

  1. A destruction
  2. B creation
  3. C replica
  4. D imitation
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B — creation. “invention” means n. something that has been created, especially a device

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The telephone was a truly amazing ______ that completely changed the world.

  1. A rumor
  2. B accident
  3. C invention
  4. D mistake
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C — invention. “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.

How do you use “invention” in a sentence?

The telephone was a revolutionary invention. (电话是一项革命性的发明。)

What are synonyms for “invention”?

creation, innovation, device — all close in meaning to invention (n. something that has been created, especially a device).

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.

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