1. A creative, original, or imaginative response to a question or problem that shows resourcefulness and innovation
The student gave an inventive answer to the difficult math problem by using an unconventional approach.
O aluno deu uma resposta inventiva ao difícil problema de matemática usando uma abordagem não convencional.
2. A reply that demonstrates clever thinking or novel ideas rather than conventional solutions
Her inventive answer impressed the interview panel and set her apart from other candidates.
Sua resposta inventiva impressionou a banca entrevistadora e a diferenciou dos outros candidatos.