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inventive

/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/
in · ven · tive
Adverb:inventively
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1

Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally; showing creativity or original thought.

Example

"The chef is known for her inventive use of local seasonal ingredients."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French 'inventif' or Medieval Latin 'inventivus', derived from the Latin verb 'invenire', meaning 'to come upon, discover, or contrive'.

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