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- [in-ven-tiv]
- /ɪnˈvɛn tɪv/
- /ɪnˈven.tɪv/
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- [in-ven-tiv]
- /ɪnˈvɛn tɪv/
Definitions of inventively word
- adjective inventively apt at inventing, devising, or contriving. 1
- adjective inventively apt at creating with the imagination. 1
- adjective inventively having the function of inventing. 1
- adjective inventively pertaining to, involving, or showing invention. 1
- noun inventively In an inventive manner. 1
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Origin of inventively
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; invent + -ive; replacing late Middle English inventif < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Inventively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inventively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
inventively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inventively
adverb inventively
- resourceful — able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
- ingeniously — characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction: an ingenious machine.
- imaginatively — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
- adventurously — inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures.
Antonyms for inventively
adverb inventively
- imaginative — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
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