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abandoned invention

[əˈbændənd ɪnˈvɛnʃən]
nounpl: abandoned inventions
invenção abandonada
1. A creation, device, or technological innovation that was developed but later discontinued, left incomplete, or no longer pursued by its creator or organization
The abandoned invention gathered dust in the warehouse for years before being discovered by researchers.
A invenção abandonada acumulou poeira no armazém durante anos antes de ser descoberta pelos pesquisadores.
2. A patent or intellectual property that has been left undeveloped or unpatented due to lack of funding, interest, or viability
Many abandoned inventions from the early 20th century could have revolutionized modern technology.
Muitas invenções abandonadas do início do século XX poderiam ter revolucionado a tecnologia moderna.
Synonyms
defunct inventiondiscontinued inventionshelved inventionunfinished invention
Antonyms
successful inventioncommercialized inventionpatented inventiondeveloped invention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
invenção abandonada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
invenção abandonada
Common in industrial and tech contexts
Portugal
invenção abandonada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

shelved project
dead invention
lost innovation
forgotten brainchild
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