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imaginative
[ ih-maj-uh-nuh-tiv, -ney-tiv ]
/ ɪˈmædʒ ə nə tɪv, -ˌneɪ tɪv /
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adjective
characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
of, relating to, or concerned with imagination.
given to imagining, as persons.
having exceptional powers of imagination.
lacking truth; fanciful.
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Origin of imaginative
1350–1400; Middle English <Medieval Latin imāginātīvus imaginary, imaginative, equivalent to Latin imāgināt(us) imagined (see imagination) + -īvus-ive; replacing Middle English imaginatif<Middle French <Medieval Latin, as above
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH imaginative
imaginary, imaginativeWords nearby imaginative
imaginary axis, imaginary number, imaginary part, imaginary unit, imagination, imaginative, imagine, imagineer, imagineering, imaging, imagism
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British Dictionary definitions for imaginative
imaginative
/ (ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv) /
adjective
produced by or indicative of a vivid or creative imaginationan imaginative story
having a vivid imagination
Derived forms of imaginative
imaginatively, adverbimaginativeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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