originative
UK/ə'rɪdʒənətɪv/US
B1
Definitions
adj.
Having the power to create or bring something into being
有创造力的,有独创性的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoriginaterise, begin, be born
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=originative
originate (to bring into being) + -ive (adj.) = able to originate things. Formal/rare; points back to originate.
Common Collocations
- 1.originative power创造力
- 2.originative ability创新能力
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has remarkable originative power as a designer.