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creationthe action or process of bringing something into existence

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action or process of bringing something into existence

Pronunciation (IPA): /kriˈeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The chef's chocolate creation looked too beautiful to eat.
  • My attempt at furniture creation resulted in a wobbly chair that doubles as modern art.
  • The creation of social media changed how we communicate forever.

creation

NOUN

[/kriˈeɪʃən/]

the action or process of bringing something into existence

The sculptor unveils her creation as the crowd gasps in awe.
💡 Concept

The sculptor unveils her creation as the crowd gasps in awe.

Education at the station sparks creation!
🎵 Rhyme

Education at the station sparks creation!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kriˈeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/kriˈeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootcre-
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'creatio' meaning 'a making or producing', derived from the verb 'creare' meaning 'to make or produce'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin roots.

Breakdown

cre- (make, produce) + -ation (noun suffix denoting action or process) = creation

🎵Rhyme

stationnationvacationeducation
station
nation
vacation
education

🔗Collocations

creation myth
job creation
artistic creation
wealth creation
value creation
content creation

📝Examples

The chef's chocolate creation looked too beautiful to eat.

😄 Fun example

My attempt at furniture creation resulted in a wobbly chair that doubles as modern art.

The creation of social media changed how we communicate forever.

😄 Fun example

His latest garden creation attracts more visitors than the Mona Lisa.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

formationinventionproductionconstructionorigination

Antonyms

destructiondemolitionannihilation

Related

createcreativecreatorcreaturerecreate

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