A invenção
Example: A invenção da internet mudou o mundo para sempre.
Definition
"A invenção" refers to the creation or discovery of a new device, method, or process that did not previously exist. It is often linked to significant historical advances, such as technological or scientific breakthroughs that have a lasting impact on society.
Etymology
The term "a invenção" comes from the Portuguese verb 'inventar,' which is derived from the Latin 'invenire,' meaning 'to come upon' or 'to find.' Did you know that the Latin root highlights the idea of discovering something that was hidden or unknown before?
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