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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-derived
originaterise, 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.

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