Creativity Meaning
/kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product.
nameA nontheistic religion based on religious naturalism and white racialism.
Sentence Examples
Creativity is an important aspect of human development.
Language acquisition requires creativity.
Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Children's ____ blossoms when they are given open-ended art projects.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English creative Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English creativity From creative + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I suppose it's part of my creativity and may also be just a desire to, maybe an idea that there is a wonderful way to do it, and that I'm working toward the wonderful way to do it."
— 1994, Cheryl L. Sattler, Talking about a Revolution, The Politics and Practice of Feminist Teaching, page 134:
"Netherlands, one of the pre-tournament favourites, combined their undoubted guile, creativity, pace and attacking quality with midfield grit and organisation."
— 2012 June 9, Owen Phillips, “Euro 2012: Netherlands 0 – 1 Denmark”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 04 Nov 2016:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Children's ____ blossoms when they are given open-ended art projects.