INVENTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INVENTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “inventive”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “inventive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Inventive” are: imaginative, original, innovational, new, novel, fresh, unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, unfamiliar, unprecedented, avant-garde, experimental, ingenious, creative, innovative, fertile, resourceful

Inventive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Inventive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “inventive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Marked by independence and creativity in thought or action- Lewis Mumford.
• Showing creativity or original thought.
• (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action.
• Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

Synonyms of "Inventive" as an adjective (18 Words)

avant-garde	Radically new or original.
creative	Having good imagination or original ideas. Creative work.
experimental	(of art or an artistic technique) involving a radically new and innovative style. An experimental knowledge of God.
fertile	(of nuclear material) able to become fissile by the capture of neutrons. The fertile coastal plain.
fresh	Pleasantly clean and cool. A fresh start.
imaginative	(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action. He was imaginative beyond all other architects.
ingenious	(of a machine or idea) cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose. He was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget.
innovational	Being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before. A mind so innovational so original.
innovative	Being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before. Innovative members of the artistic community.
new	Beginning anew and in a transformed way. A way of living that was new to me.
novel	Original and of a kind not seen before. The computer produced a completely novel proof of a well known theorem.
original	(of e.g. information) not secondhand or by way of something intermediary. The book still has its original binding.
resourceful	Having inner resources; adroit or imaginative. He maintained her reputation for being a resourceful problem solver.
unconventional	Not conforming to accepted rules or standards. An unconventional marriage.
unfamiliar	Unusual or uncharacteristic. His voice was unfamiliar to her.
unorthodox	Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox. An unorthodox lifestyle.
unprecedented	Having no precedent; novel. The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.
unusual	Not commonly encountered. It was unusual for Dennis to be late.

Usage Examples of "Inventive" as an adjective

• Had an inventive turn of mind.
• A courageous and inventive piece of film-making.
• Inventive ceramics.
• The most inventive composer of his time.

Associations of "Inventive" (30 Words)

conception	An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances. An unfertilized egg before conception.
create	Create by artistic means. The company was created 25 years ago.
creation	God’s act of bringing the universe into existence. From its creation the plan was doomed to failure.
creative	A person whose job involves creative work. A creative imagination.
creatively	In a creative manner. This article inspires you to think creatively.
creativeness	The ability to create.
creativity	The ability to create. Firms are keen to encourage creativity.
freshly	Very recently. Freshly ground black pepper.
freshness	The state of being recently created or experienced and not faded or impaired. The frescoes still retain their freshness and colour.
genius	An exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity. A genius idea.
groundbreaking	Innovative; pioneering. Groundbreaking research into fertility problems.
idea	The content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about. Nineteenth century ideas about drinking.
imagination	The formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses. Her story captured the public s imagination.
imaginative	(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action. Making imaginative use of computer software.
ingenious	Showing inventiveness and skill. An ingenious solution to the problem.
ingenuity	The quality of being clever, original, and inventive. Considerable ingenuity must be employed in writing software.
innovation	The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. Technological innovations designed to save energy.
innovative	(of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods; advanced and original. Innovative designs.
intellectually	In a way that relates to the intellect. Intellectually stimulating conversation.
invention	Something fabricated or made up. His powers of invention were rather limited.
knickknack	Miscellaneous curios.
make	Make by combining materials and parts. He waited confidently for his band to make it.
new	Gratuitously new. This tendency is not new.
novelty	Originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel. In 1914 air travel was still a novelty.
originality	The ability to think and act independently. He congratulated her on the originality of her costume.
reformer	A disputant who advocates reform. A skilled reformer of government spending.
refreshing	Serving to refresh or reinvigorate someone. It makes a refreshing change to be able to write about something nice.
resourceful	Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. You will become stronger and more resourceful in the face of adversity.
smart	(of clothes) attractively neat and stylish. Defence chiefs are still smarting from the government s cuts.
spiritually	In a spiritual manner. A spiritually uplifting film.