adj.
Pronunciation: i- ' maj-n ə -tiv; - ' ma-j ə - ˌ n ā -, -n ə -
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 a : of, relating to, or characterized by imagination b : devoid of truth : FALSE
2 : given to imagining : having a lively imagination
3 : of or relating to images especially : showing a command of imagery
– imag · i · na · tive · ly adverb
– imag · i · na · tive · ness noun