English · Family & People
inventor
/ɪnˈven.tər/
[/ɪnˈven.tər/]
creator, innovator
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An inventor is a person who creates new devices, processes, or ideas for the first time.
Example
The inventor spent decades tinkering in his workshop before finally patenting his revolutionary new engine.
The inventor spent decades tinkering in his workshop before finally patenting his revolutionary new engine.
Etymology
From Latin 'inventor', from 'invenire' (to come upon, discover).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for those who originate new technology or designs.