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Inventor vs Invented - What's the difference?

inventor | invented |

As a noun inventor

is one who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

As an adjective invented is

fictional, made up, imaginary.

As a verb invented is

(invent).

inventor

English

Alternative forms

* inventour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

    • Coordinate terms

    * inventress * inventrix

    invented

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • fictional, made up, imaginary.
    • The invented alibi didn't stand up long.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (invent)