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Prepositions with nouns

Prepositions with creation

Creation often takes of to name what is created. Other prepositions such as in, for, to, and from are used in specific contexts.

Quick answer

Common prepositions with creation

Creation of is the main pattern for naming something that is made or produced. In creation refers to the process of being created. For creation often expresses purpose. From creation usually means originating at the beginning of existence. To creation is uncommon as a fixed combination.

The creation of the app took two years.
Several projects are still in creation at the studio.
The software is designed for creation of digital art.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
creation of + thing

Naming what is created

Use creation of to identify the object, system, or idea being produced.

The creation of new jobs is a priority.
Scientists discussed the creation of artificial cells.
2
in creation

Something being developed

Use in creation for projects or works that are still being made.

A sequel is currently in creation at the studio.
3
for creation of + thing

Purpose or intended use

Use for creation of when something is intended to produce or build something else.

The platform is used for creation of online courses.
4
from creation

Origin from the beginning

From creation often refers to the start of existence, especially in religious or literary language.

The story has existed from creation itself.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
creation of
The creation of the bridge required years of planning.
the act of producing something
in creation
Several artworks are still in creation.
currently being made
for creation
The tool is intended for creation of animations.
purpose or function
from creation
Some traditions are believed to exist from creation.
originating from the beginning
to creation
The artist devoted her life to creation.
to belongs to another structure; it is not a fixed preposition with the noun creation

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using to creation as a fixed pattern

Creation does not normally take to directly as its selected preposition.

✕ They contributed to creation the model. ✓ They contributed to the creation of the model.

Omitting of after creation

Creation usually needs of before the thing created.

✕ The creation new policies took months. ✓ The creation of new policies took months.

Using in creation for completed work

In creation refers to work still in progress.

✓ The film is still in creation.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The ___ a new database started last year.
2. Several designs are still ___.
3. This software is mainly used ___ educational videos.

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Frequently asked questions

Is creation of the most common pattern?

Yes. It is the standard way to name what is being created.

Can in creation describe artistic work?

Yes. It is often used for films, games, books, and other creative projects still in development.

Why is to creation unusual?

Creation does not normally select to as its own preposition. To usually belongs to another verb or noun in the sentence.

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