The difference between innovation and invention

The difference between innovation and invention: different meanings, different sources and different emphases.

First, the meaning is different.

1, innovation:

(1) Abandon the old and establish the new.

(2) refers to creativity; New ideas.

2. Invention:

(1) Create something or method that has never been seen before.

(2) Patent refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Inventions with novelty, creativity and practicality can apply for patents.

(3) description; Play.

Second, the sources are different.

1, Innovation: Xiao Gan's "A Faded Album" Episode 12: "Privileged poets should be pioneers in language innovation."

2. Invention: Act III of Cao Yu's Peking Man: "If only I could invent a medicine like tiger balm!"

Third, the emphasis is different.

1, innovation: refers to a relative concept.

2. Invention: refers to an absolute concept.