creativity

noun

cre·​a·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌkrē-(ˌ)ā-ˈti-və-tē 

ˌkrē-ə-

1

: the ability to create

her artistic creativity

2

: the quality of being creative

Synonyms

• creativeness
• imagination
• talent
• ingenuity
• innovativeness
• inventiveness

Examples of creativity in a Sentence

her intelligence and artistic creativity

the arts and crafts fair showed the remarkable creativity of local artists and artisans

Recent Examples on the Web

Wolves are facing a serious creativity issue without Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, the duo who left in the summer after creating 21 of their 60 big chances (35 per cent) in 2024-25. —Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

For almost 11 years, Chung has been collaborating with robotic systems of their own creation, as a way of better understanding and engaging with their own creativity. —Tharin Pillay, Time, 23 Oct. 2025

At the core of that progress is the belief that technology powers creativity – amplifying imagination, accelerating expression, and enabling our teams to deliver bold, new experiences that inspire the world to play. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025

The geometric shapes help spark creativity and teach kids a little math during playtime. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

creative entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creativity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity
• expressivity