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Showing creativity or original thought
“Because he is such an inventive filmmaker, he doesn't go for the obvious approaches that other directors do.”
Original or groundbreaking, never or seldom seen or experienced before
“Perhaps some bright archival studies student will come up with an inventive new twist on the Double Fold controversy and write a paper that gets nominated for the Pease Award.”
Having a keen or cunning intellect, especially in one's work
“The operations of Bunsen rather resemble the manipulation of the balance sheet of an insolvent company by an inventive accountant.”
Intelligent or having great intellect, especially in a creative or inventive way
“It is far more likely that an inventive scholar made up the anecdote about Cicero.”
Showing great skill, typically in a unique or original way
“Perkins was an inventive musician who had a personal way of keeping time on the snare instead of the ride cymbal and Kirk obviously enjoyed working with him.”
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends, especially by deceit
Related to, or taking part in, arts and crafts
Full of meaning or significance
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