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Definition creative in American English

creative adjective

adjective
/kriˈeɪtɪv/
Example

the creative use of tax and incentives to achieve economic goals

Example

Painting is a creative process.

2

someone who is creative has a lot of imagination and new ideas

Example

He was a creative genius.

Example

We offer people the opportunity to be creative.

2.1

used about people who create works of art, especially as their job

Example

a creative artist/writer

Example

degree courses in the creative and performing arts

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Definition creative in American English