unimaginativeness
|un-i-mag-i-na-tive-ness|
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/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪvnəs/
(unimaginative)
lacking creativity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unimaginative' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'imaginative' from Latin 'imaginativus', where 'imaginari' meant 'to picture to oneself'.
Historical Evolution
'unimaginative' changed from the Middle English word 'imaginatif' and eventually became the modern English word 'unimaginative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having the power to create images in the mind', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking creativity or originality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of lacking creativity or originality.
The unimaginativeness of the design was evident in its lack of innovation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 02:51