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
- generatively adverb
- generativeness noun
- intergenerative adjective
- nongenerative adjective
- ungenerative adjective
Etymology
Origin of generative
1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French generatif, Late Latin generātīvus. See generate, -ive
Example Sentences
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Not surprisingly, generative AI is the fastest-growing technology of all time — if we count users instead of profits.
From MarketWatch
Despite what appears to be a cooling of enthusiasm for companies focused on developing generative artificial intelligence technology, traders might want to think twice before short selling AI-related stocks.
From MarketWatch
Suddenly, we have “generative AI” that can write—and sound—eerily human.
Moreover, some 62% of Indians now use generative AI tools from at least one tech firm, the highest of any market other than Brazil, according to a report published last month by Boston Consulting Group.
Zelnick says he has been enthusiastic about AI as an opportunity for the company and Take-Two is actively embracing generative AI.
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