Inventivity

Quick meaning: Inventivity is a noun meaning The quality of being inventive.

Meaning

The quality of being inventive.

Example Sentences

But it does not seem quite evident that M. [Adolphe] Thiers is justified in taking to himself, or to his Administration, the sole merit of this situation. It is a consequence of the solidity and productive power of the country, rather than of any inventivity of his.

The word “invention” is often used in a broader context than patent. Invention may refer to conceptual theories, ideas in the decorative arts, passages in literature, novel computing programs, and so on. Such inventions have costs associated with them, so the notion of inventivity might be applicable, but the viewpoint of this book is limited to the practical arts.

Synonyms for inventivity

Depending on context, synonyms include inventiveness.

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