inventive
/ɪnˈventɪv/
in · ven · tive
ɪn · ˈven · tɪv
English Definition
adj. creative, original
Significado en Español
inventivo, creativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sáng tạo, có óc phát minh
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Example Sentence
He is an inventive scientist.
他是有创意的科学家。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
invent(invent)+ive(adjective).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “inventive”:
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A
ingenious
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B
dull
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C
unimaginative
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D
ordinary
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A — ingenious.
“inventive” means adj. creative, original
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the field of technology, being ______ is crucial for developing new gadgets that captivate consumers.
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inventive
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B
stagnant
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C
obsolete
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D
common
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A — inventive.
“inventive” means adj. creative, original
Common questions about “inventive”
What does “inventive” mean?
inventive — adj. creative, original. In Chinese: 有创造力的.
How do you pronounce “inventive”?
inventive is pronounced /ɪnˈventɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ven · tive.
How do you use “inventive” in a sentence?
He is an inventive scientist. (他是有创意的科学家。)
What are synonyms for “inventive”?
creative, innovative — all close in meaning to inventive (adj. creative, original).
Is “inventive” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. inventive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inventive”?
invent(invent)+ive(adjective).
