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

"It's the result of an extraordinary international collaboration and the creativity of young researchers."

From Science Daily

The company also said it views AI as a way to complement rather than replace traditional play and is emphasizing safety, privacy, creativity and responsible innovation when building new products.

From Los Angeles Times

One prevailing thought is that “the joining” is a metaphor for AI creating a world where all individual thought and creativity are synthesized into a single, amenable voice.

From Los Angeles Times

Observers, especially Sinner, will be on the lookout: Is Alcaraz playing with the usual joy, creativity and spark?

From The Wall Street Journal

The nature of work will shift toward generalist roles that value the ability to make connections, work across organizational silos and demonstrate creativity in problem-solving.

From The Wall Street Journal