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imaginatively-utilized

|i-mag-i-na-tive-ly-u-ti-lized|

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/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/

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/ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli ˈjuːtɪlaɪzd/

creatively used

Etymology
Etymology Information

'imaginatively-utilized' originates from the combination of 'imaginative' and 'utilized', where 'imaginative' comes from Latin 'imaginativus', meaning 'able to imagine', and 'utilized' from Latin 'utilis', meaning 'useful'.

Historical Evolution

'imaginative' changed from the Latin word 'imaginativus' and 'utilized' from 'utilis', eventually forming the modern English term 'imaginatively-utilized'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'imaginative' meant 'able to imagine', and 'utilized' meant 'useful', but over time, the combination evolved to mean 'used in a creative or inventive manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

used in a creative or inventive manner.

The artist imaginatively-utilized recycled materials to create a stunning sculpture.

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Last updated: 2025/06/04 20:36