ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inventive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inventive is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to invention; pertaining to the act of devising new mechanisms or processes.

Meaning

Of, or relating to invention; pertaining to the act of devising new mechanisms or processes.

More Meanings

  1. Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.
  2. Purposely fictive.

Example Sentences

an inventive story
an inventive fellow
an inventive pursuit
At the other end, Dortmund were producing some typically inventive approach play but struggled to find a way through the visitors' defence, and were unable to find a finish when they did.

Synonyms for inventive

Depending on context, synonyms include ingenious, creative, imaginative, originative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include creative, imaginative, originative, ingenious, innovative, innovation.

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