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Webster 1913 Edition


Inventive

In-vent′ive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
inventif
.]
Able and apt to invent; quick at contrivance; ready at expedients;
as, an
inventive
head or genius
.
Dryden.
In-vent′ive-ly
,
adv.
In-vent′ive-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Inventive

INVENT'IVE

,
Adj.
Able to invent; quick at contrivance; ready at expedients; as an inventive head or genius.

Definition 2024


inventive

inventive

English

Adjective

inventive (comparative more inventive, superlative most inventive)

  1. Of, or relating to invention.
  2. 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.

Translations


French

Adjective

inventive

  1. feminine singular of inventif

Italian

Adjective

inventive

  1. feminine plural of inventivo

Noun

inventive f pl

  1. plural of inventiva