innovative
B2
adj
Freq #16679
Meanings
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1
adj
being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before
stylistically innovative works
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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.
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3
adj
ahead of the times
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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