De uitvinding
Example: De uitvinding van de telefoon veranderde de wereld voorgoed.
Definition
"De uitvinding" refers to the creation or discovery of a new device, method, or process that did not previously exist. It often signifies an important innovation that can transform technology, society, or everyday life, such as the invention of the telephone changing the world forever.
Etymology
The word "de uitvinding" comes from the Dutch verb 'uitvinden,' which means 'to discover' or 'to invent.' It combines 'uit,' meaning 'out,' and 'vinden,' meaning 'to find.' So, literally, it means 'finding out' or 'discovering.' Did you know that this concept highlights the moment of bringing something new into the world?
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