generative

[jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv]

adjective

1. capable of producing or creating.

2. pertaining to the production of offspring.

3. Linguistics.

   1. of or relating to generative grammar.

   2. using rules to generate surface forms from underlying, abstract forms.

generative

/ ˈdʒɛnərətɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to the production of offspring, parts, etc

   a generative cell

2. capable of producing or originating

Other Word Forms

• generatively adverb
• generativeness noun
• intergenerative adjective
• nongenerative adjective
• ungenerative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of generative¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French generatif, Late Latin generātīvus. See generate, -ive

Example Sentences

For example, YouTube offers the use of generative AI for content creators, including generating videos through Google's Veo tool.

From BBC

Students under 13 are banned from using generative AI tools, which provide answers that are less controllable and predictable.

From Los Angeles Times

Luke Sibieta warned it was also vulnerable to the "widespread and growing use of generative AI".

From BBC

Discovery, Disney and Universal allege that Midjourney trained its generative AI programs by using their copyrighted works.

From Los Angeles Times

“The question then becomes, in this new generative AI world, is that $220 billion sustainable over the next foreseeable future?” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

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