inventiveness
|in/ven/tive/ness|
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/ɪnˈvɛntɪvnəs/
(inventive)
creative originality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inventiveness' originates 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' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to find or discover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creativity or originality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being inventive; creativity or originality in thought or design.
Her inventiveness led to the creation of a new product line.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 15:36