inventively-made
|in-ven-tive-ly-made|
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/ɪnˈvɛntɪvli meɪd/
(inventive)
creative originality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inventively' originates from 'inventive,' which comes from the Latin word 'inventivus,' where 'invenire' meant 'to find or discover.'
Historical Evolution
'inventivus' transformed into the Old French word 'inventif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inventive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of finding or discovering,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing creativity and originality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or designed in a way that shows creativity and originality.
The inventively-made gadget caught everyone's attention at the tech fair.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 02:09