inventive
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French inventif.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/
- Rhymes: -ɛntɪv
Adjective
inventive (comparative more inventive, superlative most inventive)
- Of, or relating to invention.
- Creative, or skilful at inventing.
- 2013, Chris Bevan, "Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport, 6 November 2013:
- At the other end, Dortmund were producing some typically inventive approach play but struggled to find a way through the visitors' defence, and were unable to find a finish when they did.
- 2013, Chris Bevan, "Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport, 6 November 2013:
Translations
of, or relating to invention
creative, or skilful at inventing
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French
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