Creation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /krē-ˈā-shən/ cre·a·tion

Meaning & Definition of Creation

Creation (noun)

  1. the act of creating; especially, the act of bringing the world into ordered existence
  2. the act of making, inventing, or producing
  3. the act of investing with a new rank or office

Creation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination

    "Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first"

    similar: brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, innovation, invention, wrinkle
    related: contraption, device, gadget, gizmo, novelty, design, product, work, dream, fantasy, picture, vision, conception, imagining, origination
    near: carbon copy, clone, copy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction

  2. the whole body of things observed or assumed

    "an unshakable belief in a primal source, a fount of all creation"

    similar: cosmos, macrocosm, nature, universe, world
    related: existence, reality
    near: nothingness, void

  3. a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

    "the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope"

    similar: advancement, ascent, elevation, preference, preferment, promotion, rise, upgrade, upgrading
    related: aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification
    opposite: abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade, reduction
    near: deposition, dethronement, discharge, dismissal, expulsion, impeachment, ouster, overthrow, removal, suspension, unmaking, unseating, downfall, fall

Related Entry: Re-creation (noun)

Re-creation is a different word from Creation. The synonyms below are for re-creation, not for creation.

  1. as in renovation, reconstruction

    similar: facelift, reclamation, reconstruction, refurbishment, regeneracy, rehab, rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, restoral, restoration, rally, recovery, recuperation, fixing, mending, repairing, reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization, revival, revivification, renaissance, renascence, reinvention, reactivation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Creation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Creation:

brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, innovation, invention, wrinkle, cosmos, macrocosm, nature, universe, world, advancement, ascent, elevation, preference, preferment, promotion, rise, upgrade, upgrading

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Creation

Words with the opposite meaning of Creation:

abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade, reduction

Related Words for Creation

contraption, device, gadget, gizmo, novelty, design, product, work, dream, fantasy, picture, vision, conception, imagining, origination, existence, reality, aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification

Near Antonyms of Creation

carbon copy, clone, copy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction, nothingness, void, deposition, dethronement, discharge, dismissal, expulsion, impeachment, ouster, overthrow, removal, suspension, unmaking, unseating, downfall, fall

Origin & Etymology of Creation

Middle English creacion, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin creātiōn-, creātiō "something brought into existence," going back to Latin, "act of begetting," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create:1" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Creation

Words & Phrases Containing Creation

creation science, self-creation

Frequently Asked Questions about Creation

What does "Creation" mean?

"Creation" means the act of creating; especially, the act of bringing the world into ordered existence. As a noun, it is defined as: the act of creating; especially, the act of bringing the world into ordered existence. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Creation"?

Other words for "Creation" include brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, innovation, invention, wrinkle and cosmos. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Creation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Creation"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Creation". Common alternatives include brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, innovation, invention, wrinkle, cosmos, macrocosm and nature.

What is the opposite of "Creation"?

Antonyms of "Creation" include abasement, comedown, degradation, demotion, disrating, downgrade and reduction. Near antonyms include carbon copy, clone, copy and dupe.

How do you use "Creation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Creation" in a sentence: "Dr. Frankenstein was divinely proud of his creation, at least at first"; "an unshakable belief in a primal source, a fount of all creation"; "the creation of an unprecedented number of new cardinals by the pope".

Is "Creation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Creation" is a noun.

Is "Creation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Creation" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Creation"?

"Creation" is pronounced /krē-ˈā-shən/ and divided into syllables as cre·a·tion.