beneficialinvention
nounUK /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
US /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
A helpful new thing that someone makes to make life better.
The washing machine was a beneficial invention that saved people lots of time.
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2. A new idea or product that improves how something is done.
The team celebrated their beneficial invention at the science fair.
3. A tool or machine designed to solve a common problem.
Clean water filters are a beneficial invention for many villages.
4. Something created that brings good results for many people.
The internet is often called a beneficial invention for learning.