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 Words From

• anti·crea·tivi·ty noun
• noncre·a·tivi·ty noun
• uncre·a·tivi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of creativity¹

First recorded in 1870–75; creative + -ity

Example Sentences

“But with gaming, anyone can pick up a console, play, and express their creativity.”

From BBC

Using creativity to work through grief is something which Philippa Davies can relate.

From BBC

Controversy, he added, had always surrounded British creativity when it was at its best.

From BBC

I love the people who work in them, the creativity they represent, the chaos they thrive on.

From Salon

Rasoulof: However difficult restrictions are, they can also lead to creativity rather than passivity.

From Los Angeles Times