Obs. [ad. L. adinventiōn-em, n. of action f. adinvenī-re, f. ad to, in addition + inveni-re to INVENT.] An invented addition.
1413. Lydg., Pylgr. Sowle, II. xliii. (1859), 49. They peruertyn hooly Scripture. cloutynge with vycyous adinuencyons the lawe of Crystes Gospel.
c. 1630. Jackson, Creed, XII. cxxii. Wks. XII. 165. Additions or adinventions unto the ancient or primitive canon of Catholic faith.
