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creative

 
 
/kriˈeɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

producing or using original and unusual ideas: creative artist/designer/person We attract creative people who want to get involved in building companies up.creative ability/potential/talent Every member of the organization has creative potential. We felt that it was a creative solution to a difficult problem.
creatively adverb Working in a cutting-edge environment makes us think more creatively. creativity noun [U] The organization celebrates and rewards creativity in its staff.
(Definition of creative adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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