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1 invention
[-ʃən]1) (the act of inventing or the ability to invent: He had great powers of invention.) opfindelse2) (something invented: What a marvellous invention the sewing-machine was!) opfindelse* * *[-ʃən]1) (the act of inventing or the ability to invent: He had great powers of invention.) opfindelse2) (something invented: What a marvellous invention the sewing-machine was!) opfindelse -
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3 since
1. conjunction1) ((often with ever) from a certain time onwards: I have been at home (ever) since I returned from Italy.) siden2) (at a time after: Since he agreed to come, he has become ill.) efter at3) (because: Since you are going, I will go too.) eftersom2. adverb1) ((usually with ever) from that time onwards: We fought and I have avoided him ever since.) lige siden2) (at a later time: We have since become friends.) sidenhen3. preposition1) (from the time of (something in the past) until the present time: She has been very unhappy ever since her quarrel with her boyfriend.) lige siden2) (at a time between (something in the past) and the present time: I've changed my address since last year.) siden3) (from the time of (the invention, discovery etc of): the greatest invention since the wheel.) siden* * *1. conjunction1) ((often with ever) from a certain time onwards: I have been at home (ever) since I returned from Italy.) siden2) (at a time after: Since he agreed to come, he has become ill.) efter at3) (because: Since you are going, I will go too.) eftersom2. adverb1) ((usually with ever) from that time onwards: We fought and I have avoided him ever since.) lige siden2) (at a later time: We have since become friends.) sidenhen3. preposition1) (from the time of (something in the past) until the present time: She has been very unhappy ever since her quarrel with her boyfriend.) lige siden2) (at a time between (something in the past) and the present time: I've changed my address since last year.) siden3) (from the time of (the invention, discovery etc of): the greatest invention since the wheel.) siden -
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5 epoch
['i:pok, ]( American[) 'epək]((the start of) a particular period of history, development etc: The invention of printing marked an epoch in the history of education.) epoke* * *['i:pok, ]( American[) 'epək]((the start of) a particular period of history, development etc: The invention of printing marked an epoch in the history of education.) epoke -
6 invent
[in'vent]1) (to be the first person to make or use (eg a machine, method etc): Who invented the microscope?; When was printing invented?) opfinde2) (to make up or think of (eg an excuse or story): I'll have to invent some excuse for not going with him.) finde på; opdigte•- inventive
- inventiveness
- inventor* * *[in'vent]1) (to be the first person to make or use (eg a machine, method etc): Who invented the microscope?; When was printing invented?) opfinde2) (to make up or think of (eg an excuse or story): I'll have to invent some excuse for not going with him.) finde på; opdigte•- inventive
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7 patent
['peitənt, ]( American[) 'pæ-] 1. noun(an official licence from the government giving one person or business the right to make and sell a particular article and to prevent others from doing the same: She took out a patent on her design; ( also adjective) a patent process.) patent; patentrettighed; patent-2. verb(to obtain a patent for; He patented his new invention.) patentere* * *['peitənt, ]( American[) 'pæ-] 1. noun(an official licence from the government giving one person or business the right to make and sell a particular article and to prevent others from doing the same: She took out a patent on her design; ( also adjective) a patent process.) patent; patentrettighed; patent-2. verb(to obtain a patent for; He patented his new invention.) patentere -
8 see the light
1) (to be born, discovered, produced etc: After many problems his invention finally saw the light (of day).) se dagens lys2) (to be converted to someone else's point of view etc.) blive overbevist; se lyset* * *1) (to be born, discovered, produced etc: After many problems his invention finally saw the light (of day).) se dagens lys2) (to be converted to someone else's point of view etc.) blive overbevist; se lyset -
9 step
[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skridt; trin2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skridt3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) trin4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) trin5) (a flat surface, or one flat surface in a series, eg on a stair or stepladder, on which to place the feet or foot in moving up or down: A flight of steps led down to the cellar; Mind the step!; She was sitting on the doorstep.) trappe; trin; -trin6) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) skridt; trin7) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) skridt2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) træde- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step* * *[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) skridt; trin2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) skridt3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) trin4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) trin5) (a flat surface, or one flat surface in a series, eg on a stair or stepladder, on which to place the feet or foot in moving up or down: A flight of steps led down to the cellar; Mind the step!; She was sitting on the doorstep.) trappe; trin; -trin6) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) skridt; trin7) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) skridt2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) træde- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step
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INVENTION — L’invention est l’acte de produire par ses propres moyens un élément, un objet ou un processus original; plus généralement, de produire ou de créer en utilisant son imagination: inventer une machine, inventer une histoire. Le terme a aussi un… … Encyclopédie Universelle
invention — Invention. s. f. v. Qualité, faculté, disposition de l esprit à inventer. Ce Poëte n a point d invention. il a l invention belle, heureuse. cet artisan est homme d invention, est plein d invention. Il se prend aussi pour l action d inventer, &… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Invention — In*ven tion, n. [L. inventio: cf. F. invention. See {Invent}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of finding out or inventing; contrivance or construction of that which has not before existed; as, the invention of logarithms; the invention of the art of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
invention — in‧ven‧tion [ɪnˈvenʆn] noun 1. [countable] a new product that was not available before: • Do you realise that the paint roller is a Canadian invention? • There were displays of new inventions in the exhibition halls. 2. [uncountable] when… … Financial and business terms
invention — in·ven·tion n: a device, process, or discovery under U.S. patent law that is new and useful, that reflects extraordinary creative ability or skill, and that makes a distinct and recognized contribution to and advancement of science; also: the act … Law dictionary
invention — Invention, Constitutio, Machinatio, Inuentio, Inuentus, huius inuentus, Excogitatio. Invention ou allegation qu on fait par malice plus que par bonne foy, Calumnia. Inventions et tromperies pour venir à la fin de ses attaintes, Machinae. C est… … Thresor de la langue françoyse
invention — (n.) c.1400, devised method of organization, from O.Fr. invencion (13c.) and directly from L. inventionem (nom. inventio) faculty of invention; a finding, discovery, noun of action from pp. stem of invenire devise, discover, find, from in in, on… … Etymology dictionary
invention — [n1] creation, creativeness apparatus, black box*, brainchild*, coinage, concoction, contraption, contrivance, creativity, design, development, device, discovery, doodad*, gadget, genius, gimmick, gizmo*, imagination, ingenuity, innovation,… … New thesaurus
Invention — (v. lat.), 1) das Finden, Auffinden; so Inventio sanctae crucis, Kreuzerfindung; 2) Erfindung; 3) Kunstgriff. Daher Inventiös, erfinderisch … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Invention — (lat., franz.), Erfindung, Kunstgriff; bei Seb. Bach Bezeichnung für kleine, zwei und dreistimmige Klavierstücke im imitatorischen Stil; inventiös, erfinderisch, sinnreich … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Invention — (lat.), Erfindung; kurze Instrumentalsätze. Inventiös, erfinderisch, erfindungsreich, sinnreich … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon