creativity

[ kree-ey-tiv-i-tee, kree-uh- ]

noun

1. the state or quality of being creative.
2. the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination:

   the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts.

3. the process by which one utilizes creative ability:

   Extensive reading stimulated his creativity.

Other Words From

• anti·crea·tivi·ty noun
• noncre·a·tivi·ty noun
• uncre·a·tivi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of creativity¹

First recorded in 1870–75; creative + -ity

Example Sentences

“It’s a life-changing moment when you catch sight of the ISS there in the eternity of the universe - seeing this little bubble of life, a microcosm of human creativity in the blackness,” he says.

From BBC

"My take on the Blurred Lines case is that it's one of the worst judicial decisions about creativity in history," Neville told the BBC.

From BBC

“When the industry feels like it’s being shaken up, this is the heart — the creativity, the connection and the new ideas. These are the things that will most likely drive the industry forward. It’s going to be the innovations coming from unexpected places. That’s our mission. To bring people together to keep the creative spark going.”

From Los Angeles Times

I got really addicted to this sense of ownership over my creativity while I was doing this project.

From Los Angeles Times

I cannot fault their endeavour, creativity and spirit, but it was Australia who came out on top in winning 42-37.

From BBC