inventor

/ɪnˈvɛntər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who creates or devises new devices, machines, or processes.

“Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor who held over 1,000 patents.”

2. noun

A person who discovers or devises new ideas, methods, or styles.

“The artist was a skilled inventor in the world of digital art.”

Synonyms

  • creator
  • discoverer
  • originator

Antonyms

  • destroyer
  • destructor