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

Its majestic headquarters are housed inside downtown’s historic Fine Arts Building — a breathtaking palace-like structure with a 100-year history of craftsmanship and creativity.

From Los Angeles Times

Her creativity has caught the attention of many locals, including Matt Jerome, who moved to the town in 2024.

From BBC

During her visit to Bradford, Catherine took part in a creative therapy session, seeing first-hand how Family Action uses play and creativity to support children.

From BBC

It’s because all sparks of creativity happen when there’s no light.

From Literature

But Dijon’s creativity was the most exciting to behold as heard on Bieber’s “Swag” and his own album “Baby.”

From Los Angeles Times