invented
[ɪnˈvɛntɪd]
An invention is a new idea or thing created by someone.
You might hear people talk about inventing things at home, like fixing an old bike or making a DIY craft project. They take existing materials and put them together to create something new. This can be as simple as coming up with a solution to a problem, like figuring out how to tie your shoelaces without using laces. It could also be creating something completely from scratch, like writing a story or designing a piece of art.
How common is "invented"?
Word invented is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To design a new process or mechanism.
Example: After weeks of hard work, I invented a new way to alphabetize matchbooks.
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adjective
Fictional, made up, imaginary.
Example: The invented alibi didn't stand up long.
Real examples of "invented" in context
