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creation

/kriˈeɪʃən/
English Definition
n. the act of making something new
中文释义
创造物
Example Sentence

The creation of the periodic table in the nineteenth century organized chemical knowledge into a systematic framework.

十九世纪元素周期表的创立将化学知识组织成了一个系统的框架。

Synonyms
invention production formation
Antonyms
destruction ruin
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “creation”?

  1. A The act of stopping something from moving or flowing
  2. B An example or single occurrence of something
  3. C Love of country
  4. D The act of making something new
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D — The act of making something new. “creation” means the act of making something new.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “the act of making something new”?

  1. A instance
  2. B patriotism
  3. C blocking
  4. D creation
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D — creation. “creation” means the act of making something new.

Common questions about “creation”

What does “creation” mean?

creation — the act of making something new. In Chinese: 创造物.

How do you pronounce “creation”?

creation is pronounced /kriˈeɪʃən/.

How is “creation” used in a sentence?

The creation of the periodic table in the nineteenth century organized chemical knowledge into a systematic framework. (十九世纪元素周期表的创立将化学知识组织成了一个系统的框架。)

What are synonyms for “creation”?

invention, production, formation — all close in meaning to creation (the act of making something new).

What is the opposite of “creation”?

destruction, ruin — each the opposite of creation (the act of making something new).

Is “creation” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. creation is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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