inventiveness

noun

Definition of inventivenessnext
1
as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others the artist's fertile inventiveness allows her to put on canvas landscapes that have never been trod by mortal feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in creativeness
the skill and imagination to create new things the contention that, in order to prosper, cities must attract young, well-educated people of great inventiveness in both the arts and high technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inventiveness
  1. creativity
  2. imagination
  3. ingenuity
  4. talent
Noun
  • This results in all-too-fleeting dinners capturing a sense of combined creativity.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • Toys spark imagination, nurture learning, and build self-esteem.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • They’re meant to inspire creativity and spark imagination.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • This could lead to a new kind of assignment, such as collaborative exercises where students and AI co-create, ensuring that human ingenuity remains at the center.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • From small space ingenuity to sleek modernism, these stunning spots are sure to spark some ideas for your next remodel.
    Alyssa Wolfe, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ingenuity
Noun
  • The Chelsea playmaker is an insouciant talent who takes great pride in discombobulating defences, while the Nottingham Forest man is a wonderful reminder of how classic centre-forward play will never go out of style.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Dicker is one of the many young NFL talents who have impressed Wersching with their precision from long distances.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of talent
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near inventiveness

inventive

inventiveness

inventor

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Inventiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inventiveness. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

8 Words with Fascinating Histories

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
naughty or nice
Are you naughty or nice? Quiz He's making a quiz, and checking it twice...