In a way that opposes, inhibits, or fails to encourage creativity and original thinking.
From anticreative + -ly (adverb suffix). The formation follows standard English patterns where -ly converts adjectives into adverbs showing manner or method.
When someone operates anticreatively, they might rely too much on rote memorization, follow rules without thinking, or dismiss new ideas—but interestingly, identifying what's anticreative has actually helped educators develop better teaching methods.
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