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- [kree-ey-tiv-i-tee, kree-uh-]
- /ˌkri eɪˈtɪv ɪ ti, ˌkri ə-/
- /kriˈeɪ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kree-ey-tiv-i-tee, kree-uh-]
- /ˌkri eɪˈtɪv ɪ ti, ˌkri ə-/
Definitions of creativity word
- noun creativity creative ability; artistic or intellectual inventiveness 3
- noun creativity the state or quality of being creative. 1
- noun creativity the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts. 1
- noun creativity the process by which one utilizes creative ability: Extensive reading stimulated his creativity. 1
- noun creativity The use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. 1
- noun creativity artistic impulse 1
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Origin of creativity
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; creative + -ity
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Creativity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
creativity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
creativity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for creativity
noun creativity
- talent — a special natural ability or aptitude: a talent for drawing.
- ingenuity — the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness: a designer of great ingenuity.
- genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
- resourcefulness — able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
- originality — the quality or state of being original.
Antonyms for creativity
noun creativity
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
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