creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce creativity (audio)
ˌkrē-ə-
Synonyms of creativity
1
: the ability to create
her artistic creativity
2
: the quality of being creative

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her intelligence and artistic creativity the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans
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Additionally, neurodivergent team members often bring high levels of creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience under pressure. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Cole did worry that curators might overemphasize the diagnosis, that King would no longer be an artist but an autistic artist, and therefore a symbol of something—resilience, perhaps, or liberation through creativity. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 An old bookshelf that has seen better days can become a dollhouse, wine hutch, or window seat with a little creativity. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 People could relate to the idea of creativity as a function of—and therapy for—mental illness. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creativity

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of creativity was in 1659

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“Creativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creativity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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