generative

[jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv]

adjective

1. capable of producing or creating.

2. pertaining to the production of offspring.

3. Linguistics.

   1. of or relating to generative grammar.

   2. using rules to generate surface forms from underlying, abstract forms.

generative

/ ˈdʒɛnərətɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to the production of offspring, parts, etc

   a generative cell

2. capable of producing or originating

Other Word Forms

• generatively adverb
• generativeness noun
• intergenerative adjective
• nongenerative adjective
• ungenerative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of generative¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French generatif, Late Latin generātīvus. See generate, -ive

Example Sentences

Discovery, Disney and Universal allege that Midjourney trained its generative AI programs by using their copyrighted works.

From Los Angeles Times

“The question then becomes, in this new generative AI world, is that $220 billion sustainable over the next foreseeable future?” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The poignance of Gaines’ practice lies in his ability to form entirely new, generative structures — a mindset with profound implications beyond art-making.

From Los Angeles Times

Although AI has been around a long time, it is generative AI that can quickly generate images, text, code and other information that is disrupting work.

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As generative AI technology is rapidly changing the labor market, employers are increasingly seeking AI skills for positions outside the technology sector.

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