Meaning of the word generative in English

What does generative mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

generative

US /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/

Adjective

1.

relating to or capable of production or reproduction

Example:
The company is investing in generative technologies to create new products.
The artist used generative algorithms to create unique visual patterns.
2.

(of a linguistic rule or system) producing or capable of producing an infinite number of grammatical sentences

Example:
Chomsky's theory of generative grammar revolutionized linguistics.
A generative model can produce new data instances.