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invention

in·ven·tion [ in vénshən ] (plural in·ven·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. created thing: a thing that somebody has created, especially a device or process

2. act of creating: the creation of something new

3. lie: a lie, or the telling of lies ( often used euphemistically )

4. creative ability: the talent to create new things

5. music short instrumental work: a short instrumental work, usually for keyboard, that has two or three parts and employs the technique of counterpoint

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