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innovator

/ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɚ/
in · no · va · tor
Adverb:innovatively
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Plural:innovators
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Adjective:innovative
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innovator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or organization that introduces new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

"She is widely recognized as a leading innovator in renewable energy technology."

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• Nearby Words

innovative
innovatively
innovativeness
innovator
innovatory
innsbruck
innuendo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin innovator, an agent noun derived from innovare ('to renew or alter'), from in- ('into') and novus ('new').

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