innovative

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈɪn.əˌveɪtɪv/ UK /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ See IPA manual

Freq #16679

Meanings

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adj
Introducing or using new ideas and methods.

The startup won an award for its innovative design.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · introducing or using new... groundbreakingmodern

More advanced advancing anticipatingavant-gardebeforehand forefront foremost hip innovatorymold-breakingmould-breakingpioneering

Opposites

epigonicepigonousimitativerearguard

Word family

Derived forms hyperinnovativeinnovativelyinnovativenessnoninnovativeuninnovative

Related forms breakthrough creative disruptivegroundbreakinginnovate newest novel original

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Phrases (1)

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stylistically innovative
using new and original forms of expression or presentation

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From innovate + -ive.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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