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innovativeintroducing new ideas or methods; characterized by innovation

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: introducing new ideas or methods; characterized by innovation

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/

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

The engineer proudly unveiled an innovative machine that amazed everyone with its creative design.
💡 Concept

The engineer proudly unveiled an innovative machine that amazed everyone with its creative design.

The inventor presented an innovative machine that watered plants automatically. (IN + NEW + CREATIVE → innovative means something remarkably new and creative)
🧠 Mnemonic

The inventor presented an innovative machine that watered plants automatically. (IN + NEW + CREATIVE → innovative means something remarkably new and creative)

The innovative robot inspired creative ideas and led to a celebrative moment.
🎵 Rhyme

The innovative robot inspired creative ideas and led to a celebrative moment.

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🎤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.

Breakdown

in- (in, into) + nov- (new, from Latin novus) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ive (adjective suffix) = innovative

🎵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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