Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. It is the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions.
The English word "creativity" comes from the Latin terms creare (meaning "to create") and facere (meaning "to make"). Its derivational suffixes also come from Latin. The word "create" appeared in English as early as the 14th century, notably in Chaucer's The Parson's Tale, to indicate divine creation. The modern meaning of creativity, as it refers to human innovation and creation, did not emerge until after the Age of Enlightenment.
Most ancient cultures (including Ancient Greece, Ancient China, and Ancient India) lacked the concept of creativity, seeing art as a form of discovery rather than a form of creation. In the Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition, creativity was seen as the sole province of God, and human creativity was considered an expression of God's work. The modern conception of creativity began to take shape during the Renaissance, influenced by humanist ideas, which emphasized human potential and innovation. Scholarly interest in creativity spans several disciplines, including psychology, business studies, and cognitive science. It is also studied in education and the humanities, including philosophy and the arts.
Creator: A person who brings something into existence.
Creation: The action or process of bringing something into existence.
Creative: Relating to or involving the use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
Creativeness: The ability to create new ideas or things, showing originality.
To create: To make something new, or invent something.
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