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.

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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

High schools are coming up with innovative ways to teach teens about money.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the authors said both employers and employees found innovative ways to keep going.

From Los Angeles Times

“These are areas where Applied has strong leadership positions as well as an innovative pipeline of solutions to enable next-generation technologies,” Dickerson said.

From MarketWatch

It’s also discouraging investment in innovative vaccines and drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The club hailed the former Brentford boss as "one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game" when they announced the Dane's appointment on a three-year deal.

From Barron's

Related Words

• contemporary
• ingenious
• inventive
• new
• original