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

Jeglertz has given them flexibility in their playing style, urged his players to show personality and creativity, and made them feel like they are the world's best.

From BBC

"We're proud to support projects like this, which show how the arts can build understanding, foster relationships, and inspire creativity on a global scale," he added.

From BBC

"It enhances creativity, the coach's work. As a coach, it's good to be challenged to improve, and this helps me improve," he said.

From Barron's

Somewhere along the way, dinner became a quiet referendum on effort, creativity, even care.

From Salon

“The current strategy looks more like this: Let creativity grow inside the system, as long as it does not cross clear political red lines, and then support the winners.”

From The Wall Street Journal