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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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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

He specializes in developing innovative tools that help reporters explore and present data, and in designing engaging interactives to provide unique insights into complex issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. economy is driven by the extraordinarily resourceful, innovative, and hardworking private sector.

From Barron's

Atkins, for instance, has spoken about granting industry players an “innovative exemption” that would allow them to bring new tokens or technology to market without having to wait for approval from regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal

Drugmakers say the sums pay for innovative new medicines, and health plans usually negotiate discounts and patients’ out-of-pocket payments are set by their health insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal