🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

erfinderisch

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛrˈfɪndəʁɪʃ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Inventive/ɪnˈvɛntɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der erfinderische Künstler schuf eine Skulptur aus recycelten Materialien."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

    "The inventive artist created a sculpture from recycled materials."
  2. 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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