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creation

crea·tion

UK/ˈkɹiˈeɪʃən/ US/ˈkʰɹʷɪi̯ˈeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˈkʰɹʷɪi̯ˈeɪ̯ʃn̩/ common

noun

1.

the human act of creating

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2.

an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone

3.

the event that occurred at the beginning of something

  • “from its creation the plan was doomed to failure”
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4.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

  • “she looked forward to her initiation as an adult”
  • “the foundation of a new scientific society”
  • “he regards the fork as a modern introduction”
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5.

(theology) God''s act of bringing the universe into existence

6.

everything that exists anywhere

  • “they study the evolution of the universe”
  • “the biggest tree in existence”
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Origin

Inherited from Middle English creacion, from Old French creacion (modern French création), from Latin creātiō, creātiōnis. By surface analysis, create + -ion. Displaced native Old English ġesċeaft.

Phrases

  • collaborative creation
  • creation myth
  • creation science
  • creation scientist
  • creation story
  • creature comforts
  • loan creation
  • special creation

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