inventive
in·ven·tive
adj \in-ˈven-tiv\Definition of INVENTIVE
1
: adept or prolific at producing inventions : creative <an inventive mind>
2
: characterized by invention <an inventive method>
— in·ven·tive·ly adverb
— in·ven·tive·ness noun
See Examples of INVENTIVE
- They have given their new company an inventive name.
- <inventive ways to use leftovers>
First Known Use of INVENTIVE
15th century
Related to INVENTIVE
Antonyms: uncreative, unimaginative
Related Words: adventurous, fresh, groundbreaking, novel, original, visionary; cleverish, gadgety, gimmicky; convenient, handy, neat, nifty, practical, useful; complex, sophisticated; adroit, deft, dexterous (also dextrous), expert, handsome, tricky; brainy, intelligent, sharp, smart
Near Antonyms: dull, pedantic, pedestrian, stodgy; assembly-line, canned, cookie-cutter, derivative, hackneyed, unoriginal; impractical, useless
Rhymes with INVENTIVE
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