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Definition of creativity

creativity

/ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ə.ti/
cre · a · tiv · i · ty
Adverb:creatively
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Plural:creativities
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Adjective:creative
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• noun

1

The use of the imagination or original ideas to produce something new, especially in artistic or intellectual work; inventiveness.

Example

"The art teacher encouraged her students to express their creativity through a variety of media."

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creatrix
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the adjective 'creative' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'creare', meaning 'to make, bring forth, or produce'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Creativity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/creativity
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