innovative

especially British, in·no·va·to·ry

[in-uh-vey-tiv]

adjective

1. tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.

innovative

/ ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv /

adjective

1. using or showing new methods, ideas, etc

Other Word Forms

• innovatively adverb
• innovativeness noun
• uninnovative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovative¹

First recorded in 1600–10; innovate + -ive

Example Sentences

"I will always encourage those in the sector to look for innovative approaches to farming that push Scotland to be a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture," he said.

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"We wanted to develop an innovative system that prevents occupants from inhaling contaminated air while allowing them to use a personalized ventilation system comfortably for extended periods," he says.

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“Their investment in manufacturing, packaging and R&D for optical chips means the most innovative technologies that power AI, data centers and critical national security applications will be developed and built here in the U.S.A.”

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The author also explains the innovative engineering behind Brunelleschi’s dome in a way even the physics-averse can understand.

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UC President James B. Milliken said the announced cuts would be a “death knell for innovative work that saves lives, grows our economy and fortifies our national security.”

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Related Words

• contemporary 
• ingenious 
• inventive 
• new 
• original