invention

Definition

Something invented.

Etymology

From Middle English invencion, invencioun, from Latin inventiō either directly or via Middle French invencion, from Latin invenīre (“to discover, find, invent”), from in- (“in-: in, into”) + venīre (“to come”). Doublet of inventio. By surface analysis, invent + -ion. Displaced native Old English orþanc.

Example Sentences

• "My new invention will let you alphabetize your matchbook collection in half the usual time."
• "I’m afraid there was no burglar. It was all the housekeeper’s invention."
• "Warren Sheffield is telephoning Rose long distance at half past six. […] Personally, I wouldn't marry a man who proposed to me over an invention."

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