English · Adjectives
creative
/kriˈeɪ.tɪv/
[/kriˈeɪ.tɪv/]
imaginative, inventive
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having the ability to produce original ideas or things using imagination and skill.
Example
She has a creative mind and always finds new ways to solve everyday problems.
She has a creative mind and always finds new ways to solve everyday problems.
Etymology
From Latin 'creare' (to create) via the verb 'create', with '-ive' added in the 17th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in art, business, and education to praise originality.