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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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It said it has tried to be "innovative" with the new design, which it believes to "be in the current rules".

From BBC

She previously covered national and international news at the New York Times, using innovative forms of visual storytelling.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He's highly intelligent with an exceptionally sharp, creative football mind. Mike is also a dynamic and innovative leader."

From Barron's

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald called O&S Doors an "ambitious and innovative company" and said the project would "deliver for the company and the working together of economic agencies throughout the island".

From BBC

Shows like “Top Chef” teach us to genuflect at the altars of celebrity culinarians, viewing their restaurants and signature dishes as luxury experiences as opposed to showing regular folks how to think innovatively about dinner.

From Salon

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