generativity
US /ˌdʒɛnərəˈtɪvəti/
UK /ˌdʒɛnərəˈtɪvɪti/
名詞
1.
生成性, 創造力
the ability to produce or create something new, especially in language or thought
範例:
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The generativity of human language allows for an infinite number of sentences.
人類語言的生成性允許無限數量的句子。
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Artists often display great generativity in their work.
藝術家們在他們的創作中常常展現出巨大的創造力。
2.
繁衍性, 對下一代的關注
(in psychology) the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation
範例:
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Erikson's theory of psychosocial development highlights generativity as a key stage in adulthood.
埃里克森的心理社會發展理論強調繁衍性是成年期的關鍵階段。
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Parents often feel a strong sense of generativity, wanting to leave a positive legacy for their children.
父母通常有強烈的繁衍性，希望為他們的孩子留下積極的遺產。