Definition

Relating to the ability to create or originate something; inventive or creative.

Example

The artist's originative style set her apart from her peers.

Conversation

I really admire how originative your ideas are for the project.

Thanks! I love coming up with new concepts to explore.

Do you think being originative comes naturally to you?

I believe it does, but I also think it takes practice to develop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Originative → It is formed from "origin" (from Latin "origo", meaning source or beginning) and "-ative" (meaning having the quality of). The word "originative" refers to having the quality of being a source or beginning of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'origin' as the source of something, and '-ative' means having the quality of. This helps you remember that 'originative' describes something that is a source or beginning.

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