Creation

/kri:'eiʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of bringing something into existence: "Creation" refers to the process of making, inventing, or producing something new.
    • Something that has been made or brought into existence: "Creation" can also refer to the thing that is made, such as a work of art, an invention, or a product.
    • The universe, or all living things, regarded as the work of a divine creator: In a religious or philosophical context, "creation" often means the universe and everything in it, especially when considered as being made by God.
Usage and Examples
  • Referring to the act of making something:

    • The creation of this sculpture took three years.
    • She is responsible for the creation of the company's new policy.
  • Referring to a thing that has been made:

    • This painting is her latest creation.
    • The chef presented his culinary creation to the judges.
  • Referring to the universe (often capitalized):

    • Many religions have stories about the Creation of the world.
    • They studied the beauty and complexity of all Creation.
Advanced Usage
  • "In creation": an old-fashioned or emphatic phrase meaning "on earth" or "in existence," used for emphasis in questions.

    • What in creation is that noise?
  • "The whole creation": a phrase meaning everything that exists.

    • He felt a deep sense of responsibility for the whole creation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Create (verb): To bring something into existence.
    • Artists create beautiful works.
  • Creative (adjective): Having the ability to make new things or think of new ideas.
    • She has a very creative mind.
  • Creativity (noun): The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
    • The project requires a lot of creativity.
  • Creator (noun): A person or thing that creates something. (Often capitalized as "Creator" to refer to God).
    • He is the creator of the popular video game.
Synonyms
  • Formation: The action of forming or process of being formed.
  • Invention: The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
  • Production: The action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials.
  • Genesis: The origin or mode of formation of something. (Often used for beginnings).
Idioms and Phrases
  • A figment of one's imagination/creation: Something that is not real, but which someone imagines or invents.
    • The monster was just a figment of the child's creation.
  • Proud as a peacock of one's creation: Extremely proud of something one has made.
    • The engineer was as proud as a peacock of his new creation.
Noun
  1. everything that exists anywhere
    • they study the evolution of the universe
    • the biggest tree in existence
  2. (theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence
  3. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
    • she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
    • the foundation of a new scientific society
  4. the event that occurred at the beginning of something
    • from its creation the plan was doomed to failure
  5. an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
  6. the human act of creating