imaginatively-changed
|i-mag-i-na-tive-ly-changed|
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/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli tʃeɪndʒd/
(imaginative)
creative thinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imaginative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'imaginativus,' where 'imagin-' meant 'image or likeness.'
Historical Evolution
'imaginativus' transformed into the Old French word 'imaginatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'imaginative.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to images or likenesses,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creative or inventive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or modified in a creative or inventive manner.
The artist's work was imaginatively-changed to reflect modern themes.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 00:42