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innovatory

/ˈɪn.ə.veɪˌtɔːr.i/
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• adjective

1

Introducing or characterized by new ideas, methods, or changes; innovative.

Example

"The university introduced an innovatory curriculum that combined traditional humanities with digital data analysis."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'innovatory' and 'innovative' share the same meaning, 'innovative' is overwhelmingly preferred in modern English, with 'innovatory' appearing primarily in formal British academic or administrative contexts.

• Nearby Words

innovatively
innovativeness
innovator
innovatory
innsbruck
innuendo
innumerability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the Latin stem 'innovat-' (from 'innovare', meaning to renew or alter, derived from 'novare', to make new, from 'novus', new) combined with the suffix '-ory'.

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