Invention Definition & Meaning

invention
noun
  1. the creation of something in the mind
  2. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
  3. the act of inventing

"Invention" in song lyrics

See how invention is used in real songs:

  • "I've been a biplane dog fighter Henson invention"
    Aesop Rock — Coma
  • "and put somewhere in the middle for slick invention"
    Aesop Rock — Labor
  • "A smart muthafucka, this is my invention"
    Beretta 9 f/ Hell Razah, Lord Superb — Showdown

Usage tips for "invention"

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