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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieserfinderisch
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛrˈfɪndəʁɪʃ
"Der erfinderische Künstler schuf eine Skulptur aus recycelten Materialien."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
"The inventive artist created a sculpture from recycled materials." - 2
Characterized by the ability to invent or innovate.
"Her inventive approach to problem-solving led to a breakthrough in the project."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'inventive' originates from the Latin 'invenire', meaning 'to find or discover'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe the ability to create or devise new ideas, reflecting a shift towards valuing creativity and originality in the Renaissance period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inventive" is said worldwide
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inventif
Transliteration: ɛ̃.vɑ̃.tif
"L'artiste inventif a créé une sculpture à partir de matériaux recyclés."
erfinderisch
Transliteration: ɛrˈfɪndəʁɪʃ
"Der erfinderische Künstler schuf eine Skulptur aus recycelten Materialien."
inventivo
Transliteration: in.venˈti.vo
"L'artista inventivo ha creato una scultura con materiali riciclati."
inventivo
Transliteration: in.benˈti.βo
"El artista inventivo creó una escultura a partir de materiales reciclados."
inventivo
Transliteration: in.vẽn.tʃi.vu
"O artista inventivo criou uma escultura a partir de materiais reciclados."
आविष्कारक
Transliteration: āviṣkārak
"आविष्कारक कलाकार ने पुनर्नवीनीकरण सामग्री से एक मूर्ति बनाई।"
创造性的
Transliteration: chuàngzàoxìng de
"这位创造性的艺术家用回收材料创作了一座雕塑。"
창의적인
Transliteration: chang-uijeog-in
"창의적인 예술가는 재활용 재료로 조각상을 만들었습니다."
発明的な
Transliteration: hatsumeiteki na
"その発明的なアーティストはリサイクル素材から彫刻を作りました。"
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