creativity

American  

[kree-ey-tiv-i-tee, kree-uh-] / ˌkri eɪˈtɪv ɪ ti, ˌkri ə- /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• anticreativity noun
• noncreativity noun
• uncreativity noun

Etymology

Origin of creativity

First recorded in 1870–75; creative + -ity

Example Sentences

Some young people only turn to artificial-intelligence chatbots as a last resort, citing concerns about relationships, creativity, the environment and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added: "We are inviting resourceful and enthusiastic people with the skills, creativity, and care needed to make a success of this unique opportunity."

From BBC

Thill’s top pick for a successor is an internal candidate, David Wadhwani, who is currently the president of Adobe’s creativity and productivity business.

From MarketWatch

Maybe the tour wouldn't have been such a roadblock to her creativity, after all?

From BBC

“It also represents a culture of innovation and creativity that aligns well with the Afeela vision.”

From Los Angeles Times