creative
/kriˈeɪtɪv/adjective
उच्चारण क्रिएटिव
रचनात्मक, सृजनात्मक
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involving the use of skill and imagination to produce something new or a work of art
रचनात्मक, सृजनात्मक
- creative writing
- The school encourages creative thinking.
- The art teacher encourages creative work.
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- She has a creative approach to maths problems.
- The company is looking for creative ideas.
Synonyms imaginative inventive artistic
Opposite unimaginative uncreative derivative
- 2
(of a person) having the skill and ability to produce something new, especially a work of art
(व्यक्ति) रचनात्मक प्रतिभा वाला
- Radhika is a creative child who writes her own stories.
- A creative teacher can make even grammar fun.
- He is a creative boy who paints and writes poems.
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- Creative people often see things differently.
- A creative mind can solve a problem in new ways.
Synonyms imaginative original innovative
Opposite unimaginative dull
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
creative + noun
Placed before a noun, it describes a person, work or idea that is imaginative and original.
Noun से पहले आकर यह कल्पनाशील और मौलिक व्यक्ति, कृति या विचार का वर्णन करता है।
- Radhika is a creative writer.
- He found a creative solution to the traffic problem.
creative + in / with + noun
Use 'in' for an area of skill and 'with' for the material or tool used.
कौशल के क्षेत्र के लिए 'in' और प्रयुक्त सामग्री के लिए 'with' आता है।
- She is creative in cooking.
- He is creative with old newspapers.
creative + gerund (about)
Followed by 'about', it describes how someone approaches a task.
'About' के साथ यह बताता है कि कोई व्यक्ति काम को कैसे देखता है।
- Teachers should be creative about explaining grammar.
creative (not creation)
Do not confuse creative (adjective) with creation (noun) and creator (person).
Creative (adjective) को creation (noun) और creator (व्यक्ति) से मिलाइए नहीं।
- The creative director led the campaign.
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creative + noun
writingworktalentthinkingindustry
- Creative thinking helps in problem-solving.
adverb + creative
highlyveryendlesslynaturallyartistically
- She is highly creative and always has fresh ideas.
creative + person
directordesignerartistmindgenius
- The creative mind behind the film won an award.
verb + creative
begetencouragestaybecome
- School should encourage creative minds.
“More examples 5
- The students made creative lamps from old bottles.
विद्यार्थियों ने पुरानी बोतलों से रचनात्मक लैंप बनाए।
- Radhika has a creative way of teaching vocabulary.
राधिका के पास शब्दावली पढ़ाने का एक रचनात्मक तरीक़ा है।
- Creative writing is not part of the SSC syllabus.
रचनात्मक लेखन SSC पाठ्यक्रम का भाग नहीं है।
- The festival gave artisans a chance to show their creative skills.
उत्सव ने कारीगरों को अपना रचनात्मक कौशल दिखाने का अवसर दिया।
- A creative approach can turn a boring lesson into fun.
रचनात्मक दृष्टिकोण नीरस पाठ को आनंददायक बना सकता है।
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✗ She has a creative of mind.
✓ She has a creative mind.
Creative is an adjective placed directly before the noun.
Creative adjective है और सीधे noun से पहले आता है।
✗ He is a creation person.
✓ He is a creative person.
Use the adjective creative, not the noun creation.
यहाँ adjective 'creative' आएगा, noun 'creation' नहीं।
✗ The teacher was creative to make a model.
✓ The teacher was creative in making a model.
Creative takes 'in' with a gerund, not a to-infinitive.
'Creative' के बाद 'in' और gerund आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Creative, inventive and original all suggest new ideas, but each stresses a different side.
Creative, inventive और original तीनों नए विचार बताते हैं, पर हर एक अलग पक्ष पर बल देता है।
Using imagination to make something new, especially art or ideas.
कल्पना से कुछ नया रचना, विशेषकर कला या विचार।
- A creative poster won the contest.
Good at finding clever new ways or devices.
चतुर नए तरीक़े या उपकरण खोजने में कुशल।
- An inventive mechanic repaired the pump.
New and not copied from anywhere.
नया और कहीं से नक़ल न किया हुआ।
- Her essay had many original points.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
cre·a·tive
?Which word?
Beware the ironic use: 'creative accounting' means dishonest bookkeeping.
व्यंग्य में 'creative accounting' का अर्थ 'बेईमान हिसाब-किताब' है।