Crossword Genius

One originating at Isle of Wight resort lacking second name (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inventor

'one originating' is the definition.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for inventor that I've seen before include "Morse, perhaps" , "Creator of something new" , "Creative person" , "Bell, say" , "Discoverer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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