generative

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having the ability to produce or originate
  2. adjective producing new life or offspring

Etymology

From Middle English generatyve, generatyf, generatif, equivalent to generate + -ive. Compare French génératif.

In classic literature

Synonyms

productive

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