Synonyms for

Inventions

Verb / ˌɪˈnvenʃʌnz / Another word for inventions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inventions are new and useful things that are created or developed.

Synonyms & similar words

design innovation invention conception excogitation creations innovations discoveries developments creativity breakthroughs advances improvements novelties concepts ideas contrivances devices gadgets machines tools widgets contraptions apparatuses inventiveness

Synonyms by register

Formal

innovations creations discoveries developments

Informal

gadgets contraptions gizmos new things

Literary

conceits devices masterstrokes

Antonyms

originality stagnation tradition imitation conformity unoriginality

Common collocations

  • new inventions
  • recent inventions
  • technological inventions
  • scientific inventions
  • human inventions
  • protect inventions
  • patent inventions
  • list of inventions

Word family

noun invention
verb invent
adjective inventive
adverb inventively

Usage note

While 'inventions' often refers to new devices or processes, it can also broadly mean the act of creating something novel. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the product and the process.

Example sentences

  1. The invention of the telephone changed the way people communicate.
  2. Benjamin Franklin's invention of the lightning rod helped protect buildings from lightning strikes.
  3. The invention of the internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
  4. The invention of the wheel was a major development in human history.
  5. The invention of the printing press made books more accessible to people.

Quotes

  • An invention is an idea that has been transformed into practical reality. - Herbert A. Simon
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay
  • The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. - James Naismith

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