creation
kriˈeɪʃən
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Definition of creation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
innovationact of making something new
  • The creation of the new app took months.
formation invention origination
2.
artsomething made with skill or imagination
  • Her latest creation is a stunning sculpture.
artwork piece
3.
religiondivine act of making the universe
  • Many believe in the creation as described in holy texts.
formation
4.
fashionunique or striking piece of clothing
  • She wore a beautiful creation to the gala.
apparel attire garment
5.
cosmoseverything that exists in the universe
  • Scientists study the mysteries of creation.
cosmos universe
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Expressions with creation

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the act of making something new without any prior materials
The artist's creation from scratch impressed everyone at the gallery.
something formed from a chaotic state
The artist's work was a creation out of chaos.
first instance of something
The original creation of the software had many bugs.
something made by oneself
The sculpture is her own creation.
process of starting a new company or other profit making organization
Government grants helped with business creation in rural communities.
process of making new work positions available for people
Job creation is a key goal of the new policy.

Origin of creation

Latin, creatio (creation)

Terms with creation included in their meaning

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creation
create or produce something
newadj.
creation
recently created or made
creation
establish or create something new
byprep.
creation
indicates the creator of a work
artn.
creativity
creation of beautiful or significant things
creation
make something whole or entire
artistic creation
work of music, art, or writing
creation
brought into existence

Examples of creation in a sentence

  • The artist's creation was displayed in the gallery.
  • His culinary creation won first prize at the fair.
  • The creation is a central theme in many religious teachings.
  • Debates about creation continue among scholars and theologians.
  • His latest creation turned heads at the fashion show.
  • The designer's creation was featured in the magazine.

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  1. French:création, réalisation, ...
  2. German:Schaffung, Schöpfung, ...
  3. Italian:creazione, opera, ...
  4. Spanish:creación, obra, ...
  5. Portuguese:criação, peça exclusiva, ...
  6. Chinese:创作, 作品, ...
  7. Japanese:作成, 作品, ...
  8. Arabic:إِبْداع, عمل فني, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְצִירָה, יְצִירַת אוֹפְנָה, ...
  10. Russian:создание, работа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:створення, творіння, ...
  12. Hindi:सृजन, कृति, ...
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