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

He wrote McIvor's "intensity and passion for life, for music, for creativity and for positive change simply never let up".

From BBC

It challenges the idea that creativity must look or sound a certain way.

From Los Angeles Times

Does that extend to the music industry, which so obviously depends on Black creativity and expertise?

From Los Angeles Times

Wood was 105 and still throwing pots on her wheel when she was portrayed for the project, reminding Matzkin that “the well of creativity never runs dry.”

From Los Angeles Times

"With this pragmatic creativity, Nick had an extraordinary ability to convince others that daring ideas were possible," the firm added.

From BBC