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creatively-kept

|cre-a-tive-ly-kept|

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/kriˈeɪtɪvli kɛpt/

innovative maintenance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'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.

Meaning Changes

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