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Definition of creative adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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creative

adjective
creative pronunciation English kriˈeɪtɪv creative pronunciation American kriˈeɪtɪv
 
1 [only before noun] involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of arta course on creative writing (= writing stories, plays and poems)the creative and performing artscreative thinking (= thinking about problems in a new way or thinking of new ideas)the company's creative teamthe creative process2 having the skill and ability to produce something new, especially a work of art; showing this abilityShe's very creative—she writes poetry and paints.Do you have any ideas? You're the creative one.creatively
creatively pronunciation English kriˈeɪtɪvli creatively pronunciation American kriˈeɪtɪvli
adverb creativity
creativity pronunciation English ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti creativity pronunciation American ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti
noun [uncountable]Creativity and originality are more important than technical skill.