inventor
Translation
inventor
Examples
Thomas Edison was a famous inventor.
Thomas Edison was a famous inventor.
Grammar Patterns
((the inventor of sth.)) the person who created (sth.) He was the inventor of the telephone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creator, originator, designer
Etymology
From the verb 'invent' plus the suffix '-or', which denotes a person who does something.
Memory Tips
An invent-OR is a person who invents. The '-or' suffix is common for professions, like 'actor' or 'director'.