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inventor

/ɪnˈventə(r)/

An inventor is a person who creates or designs a new product, machine, or method for the first time. They use their imagination and skills to solve problems or make life easier with new ideas.

Exemples

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My brother wants to be a famous inventor one day.

My brother wants to be a famous inventor one day.

2

The committee recognized the inventor for his contribution to medicine.

The committee recognized the inventor for his contribution to medicine.

3

Hey, check out this cool thing my friend the inventor made!

Hey, check out this cool thing my friend the inventor made!

Famille de mots

Nom
inventor
Verb
invent
Adverbe
inventively
Adjectif
inventive
Apparenté
invention
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'OR' at the end of inventOR as standing for 'Original Resource' – the person who is the source of the new idea.

Quiz rapide

Thomas Edison was a famous ______ who created the lightbulb.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : inventor

Exemples

1

My brother wants to be a famous inventor one day.

everyday

My brother wants to be a famous inventor one day.

2

The committee recognized the inventor for his contribution to medicine.

formal

The committee recognized the inventor for his contribution to medicine.

3

Hey, check out this cool thing my friend the inventor made!

informal

Hey, check out this cool thing my friend the inventor made!

4

The inventor applied for a patent to protect her new design.

academic

The inventor applied for a patent to protect her new design.

5

Our company is looking for a creative inventor to join the team.

business

Our company is looking for a creative inventor to join the team.

Famille de mots

Nom
inventor
Verb
invent
Adverbe
inventively
Adjectif
inventive
Apparenté
invention

Collocations courantes

famous inventor famous inventor
brilliant inventor brilliant inventor
young inventor young inventor
successful inventor successful inventor
great inventor great inventor

Phrases Courantes

a prolific inventor

a prolific inventor

accidental inventor

accidental inventor

tinkering inventor

tinkering inventor

Souvent confondu avec

inventor vs discoverer

An inventor creates something new that did not exist, while a discoverer finds something that already existed but was unknown.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'inventor' when referring to the person who designs a new device or process. It is a countable noun and usually followed by 'of' + the name of the invention.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'invention' (the object) when they mean 'inventor' (the person). Remember that '-or' at the end usually refers to a person.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'OR' at the end of inventOR as standing for 'Original Resource' – the person who is the source of the new idea.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'inventor', meaning 'one who finds out or discovers'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (singular: inventor, plural: inventors) Often used in the pattern: [inventor] of [noun]
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, inventors like Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell are celebrated as heroes of progress and icons of the industrial age.

Quiz rapide

Thomas Edison was a famous ______ who created the lightbulb.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : inventor

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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