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creative answer

[krē-ˈā-tiv ˈan-sər]
nounpl: creative answers
resposta criativa
1. An original, inventive, or imaginative response to a question or problem that demonstrates innovation and unconventional thinking
The student gave a creative answer to the math problem by using an unexpected approach.
O aluno deu uma resposta criativa ao problema de matemática usando uma abordagem inesperada.
2. A solution or reply that shows artistic flair, originality, or novel thinking rather than following standard conventions
Her creative answer to the interview question impressed all the panelists.
Sua resposta criativa à pergunta da entrevista impressionou todos os membros do painel.
NYC Slang
outside-the-box answer
Synonyms
inventive answeroriginal responseimaginative solutioninnovative reply
Antonyms
conventional answerstandard responsegeneric replyordinary answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta criativa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta criativa / resposta inovadora
Both forms commonly used
São Paulo
resposta criativa
Preferred in business and academic contexts
Portugal
resposta criativa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
a fresh perspective
out of the mouths of babes
break the mold
color outside the lines
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