Generative: meaning, definitions and examples

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generative

 

[ ˈdʒɛnərətɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

artificial intelligence

Relating to or involving the creation of something, especially in a creative way.

Synonyms

creative, innovative, original

Examples of usage

  • Generative design allows for the exploration of countless design possibilities.
  • The generative process of creating new music using AI is revolutionizing the music industry.
Context #2 | Adjective

linguistics

Relating to or capable of producing linguistic structures.

Synonyms

creative, formative, productive

Examples of usage

  • Generative grammar seeks to uncover the underlying rules that govern language structure.
  • Chomsky's theory of generative grammar has had a significant impact on the field of linguistics.

Translations

Translations of the word "generative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 generativo

🇮🇳 उत्पादक

🇩🇪 generativ

🇮🇩 generatif

🇺🇦 генеративний

🇵🇱 generatywny

🇯🇵 生成的 (せいせいてき)

🇫🇷 génératif

🇪🇸 generativo

🇹🇷 üretken

🇰🇷 생성적 (saengseongjeok)

🇸🇦 توليدي (tawlidiy)

🇨🇿 generativní

🇸🇰 generatívny

🇨🇳 生成的 (shēngchéng de)

🇸🇮 generativni

🇮🇸 sköpunar

🇰🇿 генеративті

🇬🇪 გენერაციული (generatsiuli)

🇦🇿 generativ

🇲🇽 generativo

Etymology

The word 'generative' originates from the Latin word 'generat-' which means 'to produce'. It has been used in various fields such as artificial intelligence, linguistics, and design to describe the process of creating something new or producing structures. The concept of generativity has become increasingly important in the digital age, especially with the rise of generative art and AI-generated content.

See also: degenerate, degeneration, generating, regenerate, regenerator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,916, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.