Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Creation has 7 different meanings across 1 category:
the human act of creating
"The artist was proud of her latest creation, which took her three months to complete from start to finish."
an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
"The museum's latest creation is a stunning sculpture made entirely of recycled glass."
the event that occurred at the beginning of something
"from its creation the plan was doomed to failure"
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
"she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"
"the foundation of a new scientific society"
(theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence
"Theological debates often center on whether the divine creation of the cosmos was instantaneous or unfolded over time."
Something created such as an invention or artwork.
"The museum featured a new exhibition dedicated to her latest creation, a sculpture made entirely of recycled glass."
In plain English: Creation is the act of making something new from nothing or existing materials.
"The creation of the new app took the team three months to complete."
Usage: Use "creation" to refer to something that has been made by someone, such as a piece of art, a new invention, or even a child. It describes the specific object or result of the creative process rather than the act of making it itself.
The word "creation" entered Middle English from Old French and ultimately derives from the Latin creātiō, meaning a making or bringing into being. This term replaced the earlier native Old English word ġesċeaft to describe the act of creating something new.