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Meanings of inventive in English

(Used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action.

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        Usage of inventive in English
        1
        In a nutshell: gorgeous animation, inventive and playful interaction and quality content.
        Wired
        2
        And I will certainly find some inventive way to demonstrate my gratitude.
        Michael's discovery
        3
        Almost as inventive as the flash is Alan's choice of subject matter.
        Wired
        4
        He managed to create astonishingly inventive effects by transforming straightforward Baroque dance-forms.
        Radio NZ
        5
        He is very inventive and resourceful when it comes to stage effects.
        The new yorker
        6
        Over the centuries, it has been the subject of much inventive speculation.
        The Irish Times
        7
        Any number of spin-off ideas could be explored by inventive script writers.
        News.com.au
        8
        This is an inventive, beautiful book that deserves to be widely read.
        The Guardian
        9
        Americans are not necessarily more inventive but they certainly are more innovative.
        Wired
        10
        The versatility and inventive genius of the Prime Minister provoke mingled comment.
        Mr. Punch's History of the Great War
        11
        Juliette had always been inventive, and he'd found himself particularly inspired tonight.
        Ruthless
        12
        Perhaps few are endowed with both the inventive and the critical faculty.
        Taken Alive
        13
        It was in this critical emergency that an inventive genius developed itself.
        Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General
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        His exaltation as the Supreme was an after-thought of the inventive Brahmans.
        Oriental Religions and Christianity / A Course of Lectures Deliv...
        15
        POLYMATH:Bill Bailey is one of the most inventive stand-ups in the game.
        The Irish Times
        16
        His fancy was alert and inventive, and he wrote tales and novels.
        The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 46, August, 1861 / A Magazi...
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