'creativity-led' originates from English, combining the noun 'creativity' (itself from 'creative' + the suffix '-ity') and 'led' (the past/past-participle form of 'lead').

'creativity' derives from the adjective 'creative', which comes from Latin 'creare' (to create) via Middle French/Latin-derived formations, with the suffix '-ity' forming the noun; 'lead' comes from Old English 'lǣdan' and developed into modern English 'lead' (verb) and 'led' (past). The compound 'creativity-led' is a modern English coinage formed by combining these elements to make a descriptive compound adjective.

The components originally referred to 'the quality of creating' ('creativity') and the action of guiding ('led'); combined in modern usage they specifically mean 'guided by creativity' or 'driven primarily by creative priorities.'