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invention

nounmasculine/ĩˈvẽtu/high

in·ven·to

Definition

Something invented, especially a device, process, or technique; an invention.
The telephone was a groundbreaking invention.
His latest invention is a solar-powered water purifier.
Common collocations
revolutionary inventionbrilliant inventionpatent for an invention

Etymology

Do latim 'inventum', particípio passado neutro de 'invenire' (encontrar, descobrir).

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