creation
pronunciation
How to pronounce creation in British English:
UK [kriˈeɪʃn]
How to pronounce creation in American English:
US [kriˈeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the human act of creating
- an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
- the event that occurred at the beginning of something
- the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
- everything that exists anywhere
Word Origin
- creation (n.)
- late 14c., "action of creating, a created thing," from Old French creacion (14c., Modern French création) "creation, coming into being," from Latin creationem (nominative creatio) "a creating, a producing," in classical use "an electing, appointment, choice," noun of action from past participle stem of creare (see create). Meaning "that which God has created, the world and all in it" is from 1610s. The native word in the Biblical sense was Old English frum-sceaft. Of fashion costumes, desserts, etc., from 1870s, from French. Creation science is attested by 1970.
Example
- 1. But it is the perfect counterpart to media creation .
- 2. The un was above all an american creation .
- 3. There are both national and international awards for manga creation .
- 4. Money is a social creation , just like language .
- 5. How shall I experience my oneness with creation ?