inventive — Having the ability to create or design new things; showing creativity and originality in problem-solving or artistic expression.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having the ability to create or design new things; showing creativity and originality in problem-solving or artistic expression.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so inventive that she turned old socks into smartphone holders.
- The inventive chef created a pizza with ice cream toppings.
- Students need to be inventive when writing their research papers.
inventive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/]
Having the ability to create or design new things; showing creativity and originality in problem-solving or artistic expression.
Having the ability to create or design new things; showing creativity and originality in problem-solving or artistic expression.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'invenire' meaning 'to come upon, discover, or find out.' Originally used to describe explorers finding new lands, it evolved to mean having the ability to create or devise something new and original.
Breakdown
in- (into/upon) + ven- (to come) + -ive (having the quality of)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so inventive that she turned old socks into smartphone holders.”
“The inventive chef created a pizza with ice cream toppings.”
“Students need to be inventive when writing their research papers.”
“The company's inventive marketing strategy doubled their sales.”
“His inventive excuses for being late always make the teacher laugh.”
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