creativity
UK: ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti | US: ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti
n. the ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative
n. the use of imagination or original ideas to create something
creativity = creat<make> + ivity<noun suffix>
- creat (from Latin creare, meaning "to make, produce, bring forth")
- ivity (noun-forming suffix derived from Latin -ivitas, indicating a state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word "creativity" stems from the Latin creare, which originally referred to divine creation (e.g., bringing life into existence). Over time, it broadened to encompass human acts of invention and artistic expression. The suffix -ivity transforms the verb "create" into a noun denoting the abstract quality of being creative. This reflects a shift from the literal act of creation to the imaginative capacity behind it.
Her creativity shines through in every painting she produces.
The project encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Lack of funding often stifles creativity in the arts.
Children’s creativity should be nurtured from an early age.
The team brainstormed ideas, but true creativity was missing.