Meaning of the word "necessity is the mother of invention" in English
What does "necessity is the mother of invention" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
necessity is the mother of invention
US /nəˈses.ə.t̬i ɪz ðə ˈmʌð.ɚ əv ɪnˈven.ʃən/
UK /nəˈses.ə.ti ɪz ðə ˈmʌð.ər əv ɪnˈven.ʃən/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that difficult situations inspire ingenious solutions
Example:
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When they ran out of fuel, they built a solar cooker, proving that necessity is the mother of invention.
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The team had no budget, so they used recycled materials; necessity is the mother of invention, after all.