creation

noun

cre·​a·​tion krē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce creation (audio)
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1
: the act of creating
especially : the act of bringing the world into ordered existence
2
: the act of making, inventing, or producing: such as
a
: the act of investing with a new rank or office
b
: the first representation of a dramatic role
3
: something that is created: such as
a
: world
b
: creatures singly or in aggregate
c
: an original work of art
d
: a new usually striking article of clothing

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Examples of creation in a Sentence

The play continues to entertain audiences 25 years after its creation. Job creation will be an important issue in next year's elections. These changes will lead to the creation of new businesses. The company was largely the creation of one woman.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. — Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025 Upon her return to Portugal, after her time in India and completing her Masters degree in London, Joana was inspired by her family's stories, which fueled the creation of her brand. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 The discovery provided the team with a more complete view of the cycle of creation and destruction at the heart of our galaxy. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025 This is the sweet spot for creation and true growth. — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creation

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creacion, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin creātiōn-, creātiō "something brought into existence," going back to Latin, "act of begetting," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of creation was in the 14th century

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“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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creation

noun
cre·​ation
krē-ˈā-shən
1
: the act of creating
especially : the bringing of the world into existence out of nothing
2
: something created
3
: all created things : world

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