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

"This result will spark innovative ideas across neutrino research to understand what is really going on," he said.

From Science Daily

"This collaboration will leverage YouTube's vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy," said the Academy statement.

From Barron's

But right as the show begins, viewers will notice this production’s innovative approach to the material.

From Los Angeles Times

But as the newcomers running the sport now are showing, there is plenty of appetite for innovative thinking.

From BBC

Second, unions are getting more innovative, bringing new workers into their movement and giving them new models for achieving their goals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• contemporary
• ingenious
• inventive
• new
• original