creation

noun

cre·​a·​tion krē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce creation (audio)
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

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. Come taste our chef's delicious new creations. She's wearing one of her original fashion creations. How are humans different from the rest of creation?
Recent Examples on the Web Beyoncé is getting candid about what led to the creation of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which is a continuation of her record-breaking album Renaissance. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024 Acquiring one of these timepieces will include a private tour of The Met by its experts and curators, as well as a visit to Vacheron Constantin’s manufacture in Geneva to meet master watchmakers and artisans behind the creation of the watch. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024 In July 2023, Jones helped lead a debt exchange at Carvana that resulted in the creation of more than $7 billion of equity value. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024 The acquisition of the 103-acre property off Congress Springs Road will allow for the creation of a new publicly accessible trail that will lead to a historic area of the park, according to a March 11 press release from Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian’s office. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024 Filling a gap in the industry Not only was the creation of her label a passion project, but also a desire to fill a gap in the industry for women of all shapes and sizes. Kayla Jackson, AZCentral.com, 17 Mar. 2024 On Friday, the Federation of American Scientists released a white paper calling for the creation of the new NIH office. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 15 Mar. 2024 And now, in perhaps the most decadent of all the croissant creations: Behold the crookie. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024 This included the Better Housing Program, which was designed to make housing and mortgages more accessible and led to the creation of the Federal Housing Administration. Debra Kamin, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024

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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

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

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Cite this Entry

“Creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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