inventive
adjective
in·ven·tive
in-ˈven-tiv 
1
: adept or prolific at producing inventions : creative
an inventive mind
2
: characterized by invention
an inventive method
inventively
adverb
inventiveness
noun
Examples of inventive in a Sentence
They have given their new company an inventive name.
inventive ways to use leftovers
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Not content with one inventive twist, the low-budget Canadian horror thriller Pontypool has two.
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The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, from lobster rolls and clam chowder to more inventive menu items like lobster tacos.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Not content with one inventive twist, the low-budget Canadian horror thriller Pontypool has two.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The eatery specializes in pintxos, the Basque equivalent of tapas, and serves up charcuterie, paellas and dishes meant to be shared, paired with inventive cocktails and wine from all over Basque country, from riojas to sparkling txakolina.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, from lobster rolls and clam chowder to more inventive menu items like lobster tacos.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Inventive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inventive. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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inventive
adjective
in·ven·tive
in-ˈvent-iv
: gifted with the skill and imagination to invent
inventively
adverb
inventiveness
noun
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