generative
Americanadjective
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capable of producing or creating.
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pertaining to the production of offspring.
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Linguistics.
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of or relating to generative grammar.
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using rules to generate surface forms from underlying, abstract forms.
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adjective
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of or relating to the production of offspring, parts, etc
a generative cell
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capable of producing or originating
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of generative
1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French generatif, Late Latin generātīvus. See generate, -ive
Example Sentences
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An assortment of politicians and watchdog groups have expressed concern about campaigns using generative AI to produce deepfakes – synthetic videos showing people doing things they did not do – that might deceive voters.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
“If consumers increasingly rely on generative AI as a shopping discovery tool, Walmart appears well-positioned to benefit because its value proposition is simple for models to understand and communicate,” they continued.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Newer generative AI systems can create footage that lacks many of the obvious artifacts associated with earlier deepfake technology, making them a more difficult target for detectors trained primarily on older forms of manipulation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
"New questions on social media, generative AI, caring responsibilities and food security will help build a more complete picture of the opportunities and challenges facing young people today."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
These generative forces make themselves felt through the power of an idea long before their organizational forms can openly challenge the establishment.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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