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| in·ven·tion [ in vénshən ] (plural in·ven·tions) |
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1. created thing: a thing that somebody has created, especially a device or process
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2. act of creating: the creation of something new
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3. lie: a lie, or the telling of lies
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often used euphemistically
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4. creative ability: the talent to create new things
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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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