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单词 inventive
释义

inventive

adjective

in·​ven·​tive in-ˈven-tiv How to pronounce inventive (audio)
1
: adept or prolific at producing inventions : creative
an inventive mind
2
: characterized by invention
an inventive method
inventively adverb
inventiveness noun

Synonyms

  • artful
  • clever
  • creative
  • imaginative
  • ingenious
  • innovative
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Example Sentences

They have given their new company an inventive name. inventive ways to use leftovers
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inventive

adjective

in·​ven·​tive in-ˈven-tiv How to pronounce inventive (audio)
: creative

inventive

adjective

1
as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing inventive electronic games inventive ways to use leftovers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • innovative
  • imaginative
  • creative
  • clever
  • ingenious
  • artful
  • useful
  • practical
  • sophisticated
  • adventurous
  • convenient
  • intelligent
  • novel
  • original
  • groundbreaking
  • fresh
  • visionary
  • smart
  • neat
  • complex
  • handy
  • nifty
  • adroit
  • gimmicky
  • deft
  • expert
  • dexterous
  • brainy
  • tricky
  • gadgety
  • cleverish
  • handsome
  • dextrous
  • sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unimaginative
  • uncreative
  • derivative
  • dull
  • pedantic
  • stodgy
  • pedestrian
  • hackneyed
  • unoriginal
  • impractical
  • useless
  • canned
  • assembly-line
  • cookie-cutter
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2
as in creative
having the skill and imagination to create new things an inventive youth, he devised an automatic feeding system for his dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • innovative
  • creative
  • imaginative
  • innovational
  • talented
  • ingenious
  • innovatory
  • clever
  • gifted
  • original
  • prolific
  • originative
  • inspired
  • resourceful
  • Promethean
  • generative
  • fecund
  • fertile
  • productive
  • fruitful
  • germinal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unimaginative
  • uncreative
  • unoriginal
  • uninspired
  • uninventive
  • imitative
  • unproductive
  • infertile
  • talentless
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