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Synonyms

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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“Brad has figured out how to work with the most innovative parts of the Defense Department,” said Doug Beck, a former Apple executive who led the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal also is innovative because it will amount to a twin IPO of both closed-end fund Pershing Square USA and management company Pershing Square Inc.

From Barron's

The deal also is innovative because it will amount to a twin IPO of both closed-end fund Pershing Square USA and management company Pershing Square Inc.

From Barron's

Before the Iran conflict, the market feared that new AI tools from innovative private companies could severely disrupt the financial services that banks offer.

From Barron's

Known as the "lord of darkness", Owens' collection also included some innovative materials including an Italian fabric usually reserved for body armour, and sequinned boots.

From BBC