Inventions
Definition
Inventions are unique creations or processes that provide novel solutions. They can be physical objects, systems, or methods designed to make life easier, more efficient, or solve problems.
Analogy
An invention is like a key created for a lock nobody knew existed. Once the key is made (the invention), it opens up possibilities we didn't know were there before.
Related terms
Industrial Revolution: A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s which saw many inventions that changed agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation and technology significantly impacting the socio-economic conditions.
Patent Law: Legal rights granted by a government to an inventor for a limited period as an incentive for their innovation.
Technological Innovation: The process through which new technologies are developed and brought into widespread use.
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