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/
Korean meaning: 창의적인, 독창적인, 발명적인
Korean pronunciation: 인-벤-티브 (강세: 벤)
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.
Be inventive with preventive measures and incentive rewards!
🎤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.
🎵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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