innovative

[ in-uh-vey-tiv ]

/ ˈɪn əˌveɪ tɪv /

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adjective

tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.

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Also especially British, in·no·va·to·ry

[in-uh-vuh-tawr-ee] /ˈɪn ə vəˌtɔr i/ .

Origin of innovative

First recorded in 1600–10; innovate + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM innovative

in·no·va·tive·ly, adverbin·no·va·tive·ness, nounun·in·no·va·tive, adjective

How to use innovative in a sentence

If you’re in an innovative sector and your employees are unhappy, they’re going to go to a competitor, and you’re going to lose your advantage.
Why investors like socially responsible companies|matthewheimer|November 20, 2020|Fortune
Bressan says she admires the innovative concepts that underlie the new design.
This artificial skin feels ‘ghosts’ — things you wish were there|Stephen Ornes|November 20, 2020|Science News For Students
What follows is a series of the best, most innovative examples.
The promise of the fourth industrial revolution|Jason Sparapani|November 19, 2020|MIT Technology Review
OZY and Chevrolet are teaming up for an innovative discussion, taking on the toughest questions in our society today.
Real Talk, Real Change|Daniel Malloy|November 17, 2020|Ozy

Advertising has bounced back to some extent, and events teams have made the best of a bad hand by rolling out innovative programming in the virtual realm.
Deep Dive: How the future of publishing is taking shape in the ongoing coronavirus crisis era|Pierre Bienaimé|November 17, 2020|Digiday
Mobile phones are also being used innovatively to offer wider social benefits.
How Cellphones Change Lives|Cherie Blair|March 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for innovative

innovative

/ (ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv) /

adjective

using or showing new methods, ideas, etc

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