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Inventor

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

Definition

An inventor is a person who creates or designs something new, often to solve a problem or improve upon an existing idea.

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Common collocations

  • brilliant inventor
  • famous inventor
  • inquisitive inventor
  • inventor of
  • a true inventor
  • accidental inventor
  • visionary inventor

Word family

verb invent
adjective inventive

Usage note

An inventor is someone who creates something new. It is often used in a positive context, highlighting creativity and ingenuity.

Example sentences

  1. Thomas Edison was a famous inventor who created the light bulb.
  2. My friend is an inventor and she came up with a way to make shoes that grow with your feet.
  3. The inventor of the telephone was Alexander Graham Bell.
  4. My favorite inventor is Marie Curie who discovered radium and polonium.
  5. The inventor of the windshield wiper is Mary Anderson.

Quotes

  • Inventor: A person who makes an ingenious arrangement of wheels, levers and springs, and believes it civilization. - Ambrose Bierce
  • I am not a genius, I am just curious. I ask many questions and when the answer is simple, then God is answering. - Albert Einstein
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay

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