uncreative
|un-cre-a-tive|
B2
/ˌʌn.kriˈeɪ.tɪv/
(creative)
imaginative creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncreative' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'creative' from Latin 'creare' meaning 'to create'.
Historical Evolution
'creative' evolved from the Latin word 'creativus', which was adapted into Middle English as 'creatyf', eventually becoming 'creative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'creative' meant 'having the quality of creating', and 'uncreative' has always meant the opposite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking originality or imagination.
The uncreative design failed to impress the judges.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35