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

So I don’t think creativity stops with disability.

From Salon

And universities should fuel creativity and include 'design thinking' in the curriculum.

From Science Daily

However, despite Smith's creativity in attack and accuracy from the kicking tee, England are still on their worst run since 2018 after five straight defeats.

From BBC

"We are advocating for more innovation, more creativity and more urgency," Li said.

From Science Daily

For Scotland to progress to the next level, though, you suspect that they're going to need more creativity and more ruthlessness up front.

From BBC