creatively-kept
|cre-a-tive-ly-kept|
/kriˈeɪtɪvli kɛpt/
innovative maintenance
Etymology
'creatively-kept' is a compound word formed from 'creative' and 'kept'. 'Creative' originates from Latin 'creare', meaning 'to create', and 'kept' is the past participle of 'keep', from Old English 'cepan', meaning 'to seize or hold'.
'Creative' evolved from Latin 'creare' through Old French 'creatif', while 'kept' evolved from Old English 'cepan'. The combination into 'creatively-kept' is a modern English innovation.
Initially, 'creative' meant 'to create', and 'kept' meant 'to hold'. Together, they now imply maintaining something with creativity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or preserved in a manner that involves creativity or innovation.
The garden was creatively-kept, with unique sculptures and vibrant flowers.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 17:35
