Learn English – Word for someone who thought of an idea

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I was looking/wanting a word to describe a person who thought and kindled an original idea and was the first to do it. Say you come up with an idea for a device or an idea for software or something what would you call the person who though of it? I thought author but an author is someone who wrote a book not thought of an idea.
Anyone able to provide me with a word? Thanks.

Best Answer

I think originator may convey the meaning:

  • someone who creates new things

Also a conceiver or a mastermind according to context.

Source: www.thefreedictionary.com

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