Inventiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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inventiveness

 

[ ɪnˈvɛntɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

creative thinking

The quality of being inventive; creativity in thinking of new ideas or solutions.

Synonyms

creativity, ingenuity, originality, resourcefulness

Examples of usage

  • He demonstrated great inventiveness in coming up with a unique solution to the problem.
  • Her inventiveness knew no bounds when it came to creating new designs.
Context #2 | Noun

artistic expression

The ability to use imagination and creativity in artistic or literary endeavors.

Synonyms

creativity, imagination, ingenuity, innovation

Examples of usage

  • The painting displayed incredible inventiveness in its use of colors and textures.
  • The writer's inventiveness in storytelling captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "inventiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criatividade

🇮🇳 अविष्कारशीलता

🇩🇪 Einfallsreichtum

🇮🇩 kreativitas

🇺🇦 винахідливість

🇵🇱 pomysłowość

🇯🇵 創造力

🇫🇷 ingéniosité

🇪🇸 ingenio

🇹🇷 yaratıcılık

🇰🇷 창의성

🇸🇦 إبداع

🇨🇿 vynalézavost

🇸🇰 vynaliezavosť

🇨🇳 创造力

🇸🇮 iznajdljivost

🇮🇸 uppfinningasemi

🇰🇿 ойлап табушылық

🇬🇪 გამომგონებლობა

🇦🇿 ixtiraçılıq

🇲🇽 ingenio

Etymology

The word 'inventiveness' originated from the verb 'invent,' which comes from the Latin word 'inventare,' meaning 'to find, discover.' The concept of inventiveness has been valued throughout history as a key trait in individuals who bring forth new ideas, solutions, and artistic expressions.

See also: invented, invention, inventions, inventive, inventively, inventor, inventors, inventory, reinvent, reinvention.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,260, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.