innovative

B2
US /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/ UK /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/
adj Freq #16679

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before

    stylistically innovative works

  2. 2
    adj

    Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.

    He says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility, while the technology is highly innovative and reliable.

  3. 3
    adj

    ahead of the times

  4. 4
    adj

    Forward-looking; ahead of current thinking.

Etymology

From innovate + -ive.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · being or producing... groundbreakinginnovational
3 adj · ahead of the times modern
More advancedadvancinganticipatingavant-gardebeforehandforefrontforemosthipinnovatorymold-breakingmould-breakingpioneering
Opposites
epigonicepigonousimitativerearguard
Word family
Derived forms hyperinnovativeinnovativelyinnovativenessnoninnovativeuninnovative
Related forms breakthroughcreativedisruptivegroundbreakinginnovatenewestnoveloriginal

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