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innovative

American  
[in-uh-vey-tiv] / ˈɪn əˌveɪ tɪv /
especially British, innovatory

adjective

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


innovative British  
/ ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv /

adjective

  1. using or showing new methods, ideas, etc

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Other Word Forms

  • innovatively adverb
  • innovativeness noun
  • uninnovative adjective

Etymology

Origin of innovative

First recorded in 1600–10; innovate + -ive

Example Sentences

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Both advances rely on photocatalysis and strengthen CiQUS's position as a leader in developing innovative strategies to use abundant raw materials more effectively.

From Science Daily

Global smartphone sales are picking up steam again, powered by a slew of new models offering innovative new features -- many of them from Chinese manufacturers.

From Barron's

“Our goal for Warner Bros. Discovery has been to make this great company the most innovative and exciting place to tell stories in the world,” Zaslav said on the earnings call.

From Los Angeles Times

“In the most innovative and exceptional nation in the history of the world, Americans deserve to know that their leaders are focused on addressing the problems that keep them up at night,” she said.

From Salon

When Dr. Makary announced his National Priority Review program last summer, some in the biotech industry worried that Dr. Prasad would use it to augment his purview and kill innovative small-molecule and cancer drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal