unimaginatively
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/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvli/
(unimaginative)
lacking creativity
Etymology
'unimaginatively' originates from the word 'unimaginative,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'imaginative,' which comes from the Latin 'imaginativus,' meaning 'able to imagine.'
'unimaginative' transformed from the Latin word 'imaginativus' and eventually became the modern English word 'unimaginative' with the addition of the prefix 'un-'.
Initially, it meant 'not able to imagine,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking creativity or originality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner lacking creativity or originality.
The story was told unimaginatively, lacking any unique perspective.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39