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innovative (**이**노베이티브)introducing new ideas or methods; characterized by innovation

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: introducing new ideas or methods; characterized by innovation

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/

Korean meaning: 새로운 아이디어나 방법을 도입하는; 혁신적인

Korean pronunciation: **이**노베이티브

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's innovative use of her smartphone as a fly swatter impressed the whole family.
  • The startup developed an innovative app that translates baby crying into human language.
  • Tesla's innovative electric vehicles have revolutionized the automotive industry.

innovative

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɪnəveɪtɪv//

introducing new ideas or methods; characterized by innovation

innovative concept
💡 Concept

A woman presents her innovative holographic technology to amazed colleagues

innovative rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Native crafts meet innovative creative arts!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootnov-
Suffix--ative

Origin

From Latin 'innovare' meaning 'to renew or alter,' composed of 'in-' (into) and 'novare' (to make new), derived from 'novus' meaning 'new.' The word entered English in the 15th century.

🎵Rhyme

creativenativerative
creative
native
rative

🔗Collocations

innovative technology
innovative approach
innovative solution
innovative design
highly innovative
innovative thinking

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's innovative use of her smartphone as a fly swatter impressed the whole family.

😄 Fun example

The startup developed an innovative app that translates baby crying into human language.

Tesla's innovative electric vehicles have revolutionized the automotive industry.

The chef's innovative fusion of Korean BBQ and Italian pasta created a unique dining experience.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

creativeoriginalgroundbreakingrevolutionarypioneering

Antonyms

traditionalconventionaloutdated

Related

innovationinnovateinventorcreativitybreakthrough

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