creatively
|cre-a-tive-ly|
B2
/kriˈeɪtɪvli/
(creative)
imaginative creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'creatively' originates from the Latin word 'creare,' which meant 'to create.'
Historical Evolution
'creare' transformed into the Old French word 'creer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'create' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring into being,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using imagination to create something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that involves the use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
She solved the problem creatively.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35