invention

• Существительное, обозначающее новое устройство, метод или процесс, которые были созданы или разработаны впервые.

A noun referring to a new device, method, or process that has been created or designed for the first time.

1. New device or processB1formal

   A unique or novel device, method, composition, or process created through study and experimentation.

   Изобретение

   • The telephone was a revolutionary invention.
   • His invention of the new engine won him an award.
   • Many inventions change the way we live our daily lives.

   Синонимыbrainchildcontrivancecreationdesigndevicegadgetinnovation

2. Act of inventingB1formal

   The process or action of creating something new.

   Изобретение

   • The invention of the printing press changed history.
   • She is credited with the invention of a new medical device.
   • The invention of the internet transformed communication.

   Синонимыconceptioncontrivancecreationdesigndevisingformulationinnovationorigination

3. Untrue storyB2informal

   A story or explanation that is not true; a fabrication.

   Выдумка

   • His excuse was a complete invention.
   • The alibi was an invention to cover his tracks.
   • She dismissed the rumor as a pure invention.

   Синонимыfabricationfalsehoodfictionfigmentliemythstorytaleuntruthyarn

   Антонимыfactrealitytruth