innovation — the introduction of new ideas, methods, or things; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the introduction of new ideas, methods, or things; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His innovation was so groundbreaking that even his cat started using a smartphone to order fish online.
- The company's latest innovation in sustainable packaging has reduced waste by 80%.
- She presented her innovation at the conference: a pen that writes in chocolate ink for edible love letters.
innovation
NOUN[/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/]
the introduction of new ideas, methods, or things; a new method, idea, product, etc.
The recycling robot was an innovation that changed how waste was sorted.
The automatic plant-watering machine was an innovation that made gardening easier. (IN + NEW + CREATION → innovation is a new creation that changes things)
The students' innovation inspired motivation and led to a celebration.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'innovare' meaning 'to renew or alter', derived from 'in-' (into) and 'novare' (to make new), which comes from 'novus' meaning 'new'.
Breakdown
in- (into) + nov (new) + -ate (verb) + -ion (noun) = innovation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His innovation was so groundbreaking that even his cat started using a smartphone to order fish online.”
“The company's latest innovation in sustainable packaging has reduced waste by 80%.”
“She presented her innovation at the conference: a pen that writes in chocolate ink for edible love letters.”
“Medical innovations have significantly improved patient outcomes in recent years.”
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