innovative

[ in-uh-vey-tiv ]
/ ˈɪn əˌveɪ tɪv /
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adjective

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

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Origin of innovative

First recorded in 1600–10; innovate + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM innovative

in·no·va·tive·ly, adverbin·no·va·tive·ness, nounun·in·no·va·tive, adjective

Words nearby innovative

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Words related to innovative

ingenious, new, inventive, original, contemporary, avant-garde, newfangled, state-of-the-art, innovatory, deviceful, innovational, originative

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British Dictionary definitions for innovative

innovative
/ (ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv) /

adjective

using or showing new methods, ideas, etc
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