uncreativeadj.
/ˌʌnkrɪˈeɪtɪv/, /ˌʌŋkrɪˈeɪtɪv/, U.S. /ˌənˌkriˈeɪdɪv/ (un- prefix1 1.)
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the world > relative properties > relationship > imitation > [adjective] > not original or derivative
secondary1398
borrowed1571
third hand1598
denominative1624
second hand1654
second-handed1682
of second hand1708
unoriginal1749
uninventive1776
unoriginative1845
uncreative1855
hand-me-down1881
reach-me-down1907
cookie cutter1922
1855 H. H. Milman Hist. Lat. Christianity VI. xiv. viii. 566 The East..settled down in unprogressive, uncreative acquiescence, and went on copying that type.
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adj.1855- mackaw bush
- mackayite
- mackeler
- mackelerage
- mackem
- mackenzie bean
- macker
- mackerel
- mackerel bait
- mackerel bird
- mackerel bob
- mackerel breeze
- mackerel clouds
- mackerel cock
- mackerel cry
- mackerel fisher
- mackerel fishery
- mackerel fishing
- mackerel flecks
- mackerel fleet
- mackerel fly
- mackerel gaff
- mackerel gale
- mackerel guide
- mackerel gull