creativity

[kree-ey-tiv-i-tee, kree-uh-]

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.

Other Word Forms

• anticreativity noun
• noncreativity noun
• uncreativity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of creativity¹

First recorded in 1870–75; creative + -ity

Example Sentences

Nia says the family is getting nostalgic for the days before they turned their home into a destination, when they explored the creativity and artwork of others.

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"Panto brings people together - it's fun, inclusive and a brilliant celebration of creativity," the independent MP added.

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Here are some of the standout images capturing the energy, creativity and spectacle.

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The suite is mostly through-composed, yet its harmonic palette invites creativity—“like a crayon box,” Mr. Ross told me.

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I know there has still been some criticism from their supporters, especially with calls for more creativity in open play, and I can understand that, but sometimes you have to walk before you can run.

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