innovative
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
using new ideas or methods that have not been tried before.
featuring new methods or original ideas; characterized by the introduction of something novel.
Simple“The company won an award for its innovative design of a foldable smartphone.”
In context“The startup's innovative approach to renewable energy storage has attracted significant interest from international investors looking for sustainable solutions.”
UsageOften used to describe technology, business strategies, or creative designs.
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
thinking about the future and using new ways to improve things.
forward-looking and ahead of current mainstream thinking or established practices.
Simple“Our teacher uses innovative methods to help us learn English faster.”
In context“The professor is known for her innovative research into cognitive linguistics, which challenges several long-held assumptions in the field.”
UsageCommonly used in academic or professional contexts to describe leaders or theories.
Synonyms
Usage appreciation innovative · merit innovative
“McKee, a fifth-year student in Cork, had won plaudits in Ireland for developing an innovative communication system, with two of his classmates, for people suffering from nonverbal autism.”
“Although further validation and testing are required, this innovative Ei gene switch represents a promising platform for developing noninvasive, remotely controlled gene therapies.”
From innovate + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.