creativity
|cre-a-tiv-i-ty|
B2
/ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪti/
imaginative creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'creativity' originates from the Latin word 'creare,' meaning 'to create.'
Historical Evolution
'creare' transformed into the French word 'créer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'create,' from which 'creativity' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to create or bring into being,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the use of imagination or original ideas.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.
Her creativity in designing the new product was impressive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39
