1. (noun)invention, innovation, excogitation, conception, design the creation of something in the mind Synonyms: intention, foundation, initiation, instauration, design, introduction, construct, designing, figure, creation, plan, excogitation, conception, aim, intent, blueprint, institution, founding, innovation, pattern, invention, origination, concept, purpose
2. (noun)invention, innovation a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation Synonyms: origination, excogitation, innovation, founding, foundation, instauration, creation, institution, design, initiation, introduction, invention, conception
3. (noun)invention the act of inventing Synonyms: design, conception, innovation, excogitation
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'invention'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. invention A contrivance or device may be either good or bad. A cheat is a mean advantage in a bargain; a fraud, any form of covert robbery or injury. Imposture is a deceitful contrivance for securi Synonyms: artifice, art, craft, finesse, invention, stratagem, blind, cunning, fraud, machination, subterfuge, cheat, device, guile, maneuver, trick, contrivance, dodge, imposture, ruse, wile Antonyms: artlessness, frankness, ingenuousness, openness, sincerity, candor, guilelessness, innocence, simplicity, truth, fairness, honesty
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