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

Guys are looking for innovative formulas that target specific concerns and are made for men, not unisex.

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She said Wales was "a natural home" for the Morris JE, with its innovative landscape and support for low carbon concepts.

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“These bands were messy, loud, indie, real and somehow still innovative,” Frank adds of the 30th anniversary show, which is being touted as a Vol.

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Novartis also plans to invest $80 million in another site in Switzerland, also near Basel, to boost production of RNA treatments, innovative therapies used particularly for cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases.

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“Most innovative new asset classes have faced similar criticisms over time, but it’s clear our customers want access to these markets, and we’re empowering them to invest on their own terms,” said J.B.

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Related Words

• contemporary 
• ingenious 
• inventive 
• new 
• original