C1 adjective Neutral

creative

/kriˈeɪ.tɪv/

Involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something new or solve a complex problem. In academic contexts, it refers to the cognitive process of generating novel and useful solutions or interpretations beyond established patterns.

Ejemplos

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1

She found a creative way to organize her small kitchen using vertical space.

She discovered an imaginative method to arrange her limited kitchen area.

2

The committee seeks a creative approach to address the systemic urban planning challenges.

The board is looking for an innovative strategy to deal with city development issues.

3

That's a super creative costume you made for the party!

You made a very original and inventive outfit for the event!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
creativity
Verb
create
Adverbio
creatively
Adjetivo
creative
Relacionado
creator
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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'Creative' starts with 'Create'. Think of a 'Creator' who uses their 'Creative' mind to 'Create' something new.

Quiz rápido

The designer's ______ approach led to a breakthrough in sustainable packaging.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: creative

Ejemplos

1

She found a creative way to organize her small kitchen using vertical space.

everyday

She discovered an imaginative method to arrange her limited kitchen area.

2

The committee seeks a creative approach to address the systemic urban planning challenges.

formal

The board is looking for an innovative strategy to deal with city development issues.

3

That's a super creative costume you made for the party!

informal

You made a very original and inventive outfit for the event!

4

Creative thinking is essential for hypothesis generation in scientific research.

academic

Original cognitive processing is vital for developing theories in science.

5

We need a creative marketing strategy to penetrate the competitive European market.

business

A novel advertising plan is required to enter the tough European sector.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
creativity
Verb
create
Adverbio
creatively
Adjetivo
creative
Relacionado
creator

Colocaciones comunes

creative writing writing that uses imagination
creative process the steps taken to produce original work
creative spark a sudden flash of inspiration
creative solution a novel way to solve a problem
creative industry economic sectors based on individual creativity

Frases Comunes

get your creative juices flowing

to start thinking of new and interesting ideas

creative accounting

exploiting legal loopholes to hide financial truths

creative license

freedom to change facts for artistic effect

Se confunde a menudo con

creative vs inventive

Inventive usually refers to the creation of new mechanical devices or tools, while creative is broader, encompassing arts and abstract ideas.

creative vs imaginary

Imaginary means something is not real; creative describes the ability to produce new things.

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Notas de uso

The word is highly versatile and used both to describe a person's inherent talent and the quality of a specific output. In C1 level writing, it is often paired with abstract nouns like 'endeavor', 'pursuit', or 'potential'.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'creation' (the object) when they mean 'creative' (the description). Also, avoid overusing it; for C1, try synonyms like 'innovative' in technical contexts.

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Truco para recordar

Remember that 'Creative' starts with 'Create'. Think of a 'Creator' who uses their 'Creative' mind to 'Create' something new.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'creatus', the past participle of 'creare', meaning 'to make, bring forth, or produce'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., creative thinking). Can be used after a linking verb (e.g., The solution was creative). Takes 'more' and 'most' for comparison.
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Contexto cultural

In many modern Western societies, creativity is considered a key 21st-century skill, highly valued in the workforce for driving technological and social innovation.

Quiz rápido

The designer's ______ approach led to a breakthrough in sustainable packaging.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: creative

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