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creation
/kɹiːˈeɪʃən/
This word carries a sense of bringing something into being that did not exist before. It is more expansive than "production" or "manufacture," often implying an element of imagination, design, or divine power. When referring to the process, it can range from the cosmic and spiritual (the origin of the universe) to the professional and technical (the creation of a new law or software). When used as a noun for the object itself, it suggests an artistic or unique quality. Calling something a "creation" rather than a "product" elevates its status, implying that the maker invested creativity or skill into the result.
Uncountable when discussing the general process of making something or the divine act of starting the universe. Countable when referring to a specific object, such as a dress designed by a couturier or a dish invented by a chef.
意味
コロケーション・複合語
act of creation
The process or instance of making something exist.
The act of creation is a profound one.
divine creation
The creation of the universe or life by a god or gods.
Many religions have stories of divine creation.
original creation
Something that has been made for the first time and is unique.
This is an original creation, unlike anything seen before.
culinary creation
A dish or food item that has been prepared or invented.
The chef presented his newest culinary creation.
artistic creation
A work of art produced by an artist.
The museum displayed many fine artistic creations.
語源
The word 'creation' comes from the Latin word 'creatio', which means 'the act of creating'. This, in turn, derives from the verb 'creare', meaning 'to make, to produce, to cause to grow'. The concept of creation is ancient and appears in many religious and mythological traditions, often involving a divine being or force bringing the universe and everything in it into existence. In English, the word has been used since the late 14th century, initially in religious contexts to refer to the act of God creating the world. Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass any act of bringing something new into being, particularly something imaginative or artistic.