inventive

adjective

in·​ven·​tive in-ˈven-tiv How to pronounce inventive (audio)
1
: adept or prolific at producing inventions : creative
an inventive mind
2
: characterized by invention
an inventive method
inventively adverb
inventiveness noun

Examples of inventive in a Sentence

They have given their new company an inventive name. inventive ways to use leftovers
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Opening to critical acclaim at Fantastic Fest, The Toxic Avenger has been hailed as a riotous blend of social satire, inventive gore, and unexpected heart. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025 So color us way impressed with 25 Aston Road in Brookline, a to-the-studs transformation that took this traditional brick and mansard roof home and reinvented it into an architecturally inventive gem. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Whereas many local restaurant offer two or three mocktail options, Restaurant Constance offers a full lineup of seasonal NA cocktails with inventive flavors. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 Entitled the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams Collection, this launch features Tahitian pearl designs and a new expression, Titan Setting, which features an inventive prongless diamond setting. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inventive 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inventive was in the 15th century

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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inventive. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

inventive

adjective
in·​ven·​tive in-ˈvent-iv How to pronounce inventive (audio)
: gifted with the skill and imagination to invent
inventively adverb
inventiveness noun

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