發明 — meaning in English

English meaning

• invent verb To create or design something new that didn't exist before.
• invention noun Something newly created or designed.

Senses

發明 is used for these senses in English:

• invent To design a new process or mechanism.
• invention Something invented.
• make up To invent, to imagine, to concoct

invent — full definition

1. verb To create or design something new that didn't exist before.
2. verb To make up a fictional story or excuse.

invention — full definition

1. noun Something newly created or designed.
2. noun The act or ability of creating something new.

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