inventor

Definitions

A person who creates or designs a new device, process, or mechanism.

A person who originates a new method, style, or concept.

Examples

Thomas Edison is widely remembered as a prolific inventor who changed the world with his light bulb.

The young inventor spent months in her garage perfecting the prototype for her new sustainable energy device.

Synonyms

creator originator innovator pioneer architect designer author

Antonyms

imitator copycat follower consumer user destroyer replicator