creation
UK[kriˈeɪʃn]US[kriˈeɪʃn]
n
The act or process of making, inventing, or producing something.
n
Something that has been made or brought into existence, especially something showing artistic or intellectual skill.
n
The universe, the world, and all living things, regarded as having been made by God.
Morpheme Breakdown
cre
ation
cre
make, grow
ation
action or process
Etymology
The word 'creation' entered English in the late 14th century via Old French 'creacion', which itself descended from the Latin 'creationem' (nominative 'creatio'), meaning 'a creating, a producing'. This Latin noun was derived from the past participle stem 'creat-' of the verb 'creare', meaning 'to make, bring forth, beget'. The core concept of 'creare' is linked to growth and generation, a sense preserved in related words like 'crescent' and 'increase'. Over time, the meaning of 'creation' expanded from the general act of producing to encompass the specific products of that act, and in theological contexts, it came to denote the ultimate divine act of bringing the universe into existence.
Analysis
Structure: cre (make, grow) + ation (action or process)
'cre' originates from the Latin verb 'creare', meaning 'to make, bring forth, produce, beget'. 'ation' is a suffix of Latin origin ('-atio', genitive '-ationis') used to form nouns indicating an action or process, or its result.
Examples
The artist's latest creation is a stunning sculpture made from recycled materials.
The creation of a detailed business plan is essential for any new startup.
Many ancient myths offer stories about the creation of the world.