inventive
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B2
/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/
creative originality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inventive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inventivus,' where 'invenire' meant 'to find or discover.'
Historical Evolution
'inventivus' transformed into the French word 'inventif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inventive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of finding or discovering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creative or original in thought.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
She is known for her inventive solutions to complex problems.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35