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Whimsical vs Inventive - What's the difference?

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Whimsical is a related term of inventive.


As adjectives the difference between whimsical and inventive

is that whimsical is given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing while inventive is of, or relating to invention.

whimsical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing.

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    Derived terms

    * whimsical sex

    inventive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to invention.
  • Creative, or skilful at inventing.
  • * 2013 , Chris Bevan, " Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport , 6 November 2013:
    • At the other end, Dortmund were producing some typically inventive approach play but struggled to find a way through the visitors' defence, and were unable to find a finish when they did.