imaginatively-used
|i-mag-i-na-tive-ly-used|
B2
/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli juːzd/
(imaginative)
creative thinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imaginative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'imaginativus,' where 'imaginari' meant 'to picture to oneself.'
Historical Evolution
'imaginativus' transformed into the Old French word 'imaginatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'imaginative.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to picture or form an image,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creative or inventive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used in a way that shows creativity or inventiveness.
The artist's work was imaginatively-used to convey deep emotions.
Synonyms
creatively-usedinventively-used
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 10:13