adj
Uncommon
inventive
ihn-VEHN-tihv
Inventive (adj) means Good at coming up with new ideas or solutions; creative. Example: “The chef is known for his inventive use of local ingredients.”
adj
1
Good at coming up with new ideas or solutions; creative.
"The chef is known for his inventive use of local ingredients."
"She found an inventive way to fix the broken zip."
How to use inventive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCreative and resourceful, especially at solving problems in new ways.
Common pairings
inventive solution
inventive mind
inventive approach
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inventive
- Superlative
- most inventive
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin inventivus, from Latin inveniō, "to invent."
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What does “inventive” mean?
The word “inventive” means good at coming up with new ideas or solutions; creative. In plain terms, creative and resourceful, especially at solving problems in new ways.
How do you pronounce “inventive”?
“Inventive” is pronounced ihn-VEHN-tihv (/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “inventive” in a sentence?
Here is “inventive” used in a sentence: “The chef is known for his inventive use of local ingredients.”
What part of speech is “inventive”?
“Inventive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inventive” come from?
The word “inventive” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin inventivus, from Latin inveniō, "to invent.".
Is “inventive” a common word?
“Inventive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
