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creation

noun

  1. theological concept
  2. process during which something comes into being and gains its characteristics
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹiˈeɪʃən/ / [ˈkʰɹʷɪi̯ˈeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ˈkʰɹʷɪi̯ˈeɪ̯ʃn̩]

noun

Etymology: From Middle English creacion, creacioun, creation, from Old French creacion (French création), from Latin creātiō, creātiōnis; equivalent to create + -ion. Displaced native Old English ġesċeaft.

  1. Something created such as an invention or artwork.

    I think the manufacturer was so ashamed of its creation that it didn't put its name on it!

  2. The act of creating something.

    The restructure resulted in the creation of a number of shared services.

    the creation of passwords is done by a computer.

  3. All which exists.

    Let us pray to Christ, the King of all creation.