creative — having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /kriˈeɪtɪv/
Example Sentences
- My cat is very creative - it invented 27 different ways to ignore me.
- The creative team worked all night to develop the advertising campaign.
- She found a creative way to recycle old furniture into modern art pieces.
creative
ADJECTIVE[/kriˈeɪtɪv/]
having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas
having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas
Her creative spirit is attractive and active!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'creativus', derived from 'creare' meaning 'to make or produce'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin influences during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
create (from Latin creare, to make) + -ive (adjective suffix meaning 'tending to' or 'characterized by') = creative
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📝Examples
“My cat is very creative - it invented 27 different ways to ignore me.”
“The creative team worked all night to develop the advertising campaign.”
“She found a creative way to recycle old furniture into modern art pieces.”
“His creative excuse for being late was that his alarm clock was having an existential crisis.”
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