imaginative — having or showing creativity or inventiveness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing creativity or inventiveness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
Korean meaning: 창의적인, 상상력이 풍부한
Korean pronunciation: 이-매-지-너-티브 (강세: 매)
Example Sentences
- My little brother built an imaginative fort out of pillows that he claimed was a spaceship to Mars.
- The chef's imaginative combination of chocolate and chili created a surprisingly delicious dessert.
- Her imaginative excuse for being late involved aliens, time travel, and a lost sock.
imaginative
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv//
having or showing creativity or inventiveness

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Origin
From Latin 'imaginari' meaning 'to picture to oneself' or 'to imagine', derived from 'imago' meaning 'image' or 'likeness'. The suffix '-ative' comes from Latin, forming adjectives indicating a tendency or quality.
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“My little brother built an imaginative fort out of pillows that he claimed was a spaceship to Mars.”
“The chef's imaginative combination of chocolate and chili created a surprisingly delicious dessert.”
“Her imaginative excuse for being late involved aliens, time travel, and a lost sock.”
“The imaginative architect designed a building that looks like a giant tree.”
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