creativity

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

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noun

the state or quality of being creative.

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.

the process by which one utilizes creative ability: Extensive reading stimulated his creativity.

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Origin of creativity

First recorded in 1870–75; creative + -ity

Related formsan·ti·cre·a·tiv·i·ty, nounnon·cre·a·tiv·i·ty, nounun·cre·a·tiv·i·ty, noun

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Examples from the Web for creativity

These industrial technologies have become the handmaidens of creativity.
Pioneers in Printing|The Daily Beast|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Actually, Miles Davis was much intrigued by the sheer will to creativity of Coltrane on his better nights.
The Stacks: John Coltrane’s Mighty Musical Quest|Nat Hentoff|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It removes Europe as the epicenter of creativity in a post-African world.
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Whether you find it too harsh on the PM or not tough enough, you have to give them points for creativity.
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It requires learning to think with contexts and concepts, deploying cooperation and creativity.
The Elite American College Pile-On|Michael S. Roth|September 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
America is successful because of the hard work, and creativity, and enterprise of our people.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
Infinite wealth from creativity out of nothing—and eternal life by copying our bodies each time we die!
A World Called Crimson|Darius John Granger
At times it appears that humans do not compete for achieving higher levels of creativity and productivity.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
A great deal of creativity has gone into the artistic improvement of ancient archetypes.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley
She spoke about the importance of creativity, a long word Jerry did not quite understand, but thought meant making up things.
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