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practical invention

[PRAK-ti-kuhl in-VEN-shuhn]
nounpl: practical inventions
invenção prática
1. A tangible or functional creation designed to solve a real-world problem or improve everyday life
The wheel was one of history's greatest practical inventions.
A roda foi uma das maiores invenções práticas da história.
2. An innovation that has immediate, useful application rather than theoretical value
The refrigerator is a practical invention that revolutionized food storage.
A geladeira é uma invenção prática que revolucionou o armazenamento de alimentos.
Synonyms
useful inventionfunctional creationapplied innovationworking devicehandy tool
Antonyms
theoretical inventionabstract conceptimpractical idea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
invenção prática
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
invenção prática / criação funcional
Both terms commonly used in business context
Portugal
invenção prática
Standard usage; may also use 'criação útil'

Related Idioms & Phrases

necessity is the mother of invention
reinvent the wheel
a stroke of genius
put it to practical use
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