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verbal creation

verbal creation

6.7
To make new ideas and images using speech or writing
  • noun
  • /ˈvɜrbəl krɪˈeɪʃən/
translation icon : creación verbal
  • The poet's genius lies in his effortless verbal creation of vivid imagery.

Examples

  • Many speeches have changed history through powerful verbal creation and persuasive language.

  • The children engaged in verbal creations during story time.

  • Her novel is a stunning example of verbal creation that captivates readers from start to finish.

  • Her verbal creation was captivating.

  • Many speeches have changed history through powerful verbal creation and persuasive language.

  • Her novel is a stunning example of verbal creation that captivates readers from start to finish.

  • The poet's genius lies in his effortless verbal creation of vivid imagery.

Synonyms

creation
vsverbal creation
349 1.8

The act of making something new

is limited to acts done specifically through speech or language
making
vsverbal creation
320 1.3

The act of producing something

refers specifically to producing by speaking or using language
invention
vsverbal creation
111 3.2

An act of creating something new with imagination

does so particularly when the new result comes from speech or language
verbalization
vsverbal creation
  • US
1 5.6

Putting thoughts or feelings into words so others can understand them

produces new content specifically by speaking or using language

Surface Forms

verbal creation singular
verbal creations plural

Morphology

verbal + creation

This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'verbal' (relating to words or speech) modifies 'creation' (the act of inventing), so the meaning 'creation produced through speech or language' is directly derivable from the parts. Such compositional patterns are common across languages and follow standard English modification rules, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Verbal creation comes from the simple idea of making something with words: verbal means 'words' and creation means 'making'. So it means 'the act of producing or inventing something through speech'.