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Inventors

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

Definition

Inventors are people who create or design something that has never existed before.

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Common collocations

  • famous inventors
  • great inventors
  • inventors of the internet
  • inventors and scientists
  • inventors and entrepreneurs
  • inventors workshop
  • young inventors

Word family

verb invent
adjective inventive

Usage note

While 'inventors' refers to those who create something new, its antonyms often imply a lack of originality or a reliance on existing ideas.

Example sentences

  1. There are many famous inventors in history, like Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.
  2. Inventors often have to work hard and overcome many obstacles to bring their ideas to life.
  3. Some inventors create things that make life easier, like the light bulb or the telephone.
  4. Inventors can be anyone, from kids in their garage to scientists in a laboratory.
  5. The inventors of the internet changed the world forever.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
  • Inventing is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less material you need.
  • Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.

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