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innovative

/ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.tɪv/
in · no · va · tive
Adverb:innovatively
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• adjective

1

Featuring or introducing new, original, and advanced methods, ideas, or products.

Example

"The engineering team developed an innovative solar panel design that captures energy even on overcast days."

2

Characterized by creative and forward-thinking problem-solving (of a person, leader, or organization).

Example

"As an innovative educator, she frequently incorporates interactive digital simulations into her history lessons."

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• Nearby Words

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innovational
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innovativeness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'innovate' and the suffix '-ive', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'innovatus' ('renewed' or 'altered'), from 'in-' ('into') and 'novus' ('new').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Innovative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/innovative
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