Synonyms: paternity, authorship
Definition: the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing
Usage: the authorship of the theory is disputed
Similar words: initiation, innovation, instauration, institution, introduction, origination, creation, foundation, founding
Definition: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Usage: she looked forward to her initiation as an adult; the foundation of a new scientific society
Synonyms: writing, penning, authorship, composition
Definition: the act of creating written works
Usage: writing was a form of therapy for him; it was a matter of disputed authorship
Similar words: verbal creation
Definition: creating something by the use of speech and language