Word
innovative
Phoneticsin·no·va·tive, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
UK/ˈɪnəvˌeɪtɪv/
Definitions
01new and original
B2 · Upper Intermediate General-service
adj. using new ideas or methods that have not been tried before.
adj. featuring new methods or original ideas; characterized by the introduction of something novel.
日本語:斬新※
“The company won an award for its innovative design of a foldable smartphone.”
“The startup's innovative approach to renewable energy storage has attracted significant interest from international investors looking for sustainable solutions.”
Usage
Often used to describe technology, business strategies, or creative designs.
Antonyms
02forward-thinking
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. thinking about the future and using new ways to improve things.
adj. forward-looking and ahead of current mainstream thinking or established practices.
“Our teacher uses innovative methods to help us learn English faster.”
“The professor is known for her innovative research into cognitive linguistics, which challenges several long-held assumptions in the field.”
Usage
Commonly used in academic or professional contexts to describe leaders or theories.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “innovative” in context.
Verb
01. become innovative
“The traditional manufacturing firm had to become innovative to attract younger customers.”
verb + adj
02. remain innovative
“To survive in this competitive market, businesses must remain innovative.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. highly innovative
“The company is known for its highly innovative approach to renewable energy.”
adv + adj
04. innovative design
“The new smartphone features an innovative design that maximizes screen space.”
adj + noun
05. innovative solution
“We need to find an innovative solution to reduce plastic waste in the ocean.”
adj + noun
06. innovative way
“Teachers are looking for an innovative way to engage students in remote learning.”
adj + noun
07. appreciation innovative
08. merit innovative
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Based at the University of Exeter, the innovative new center will apply rigorous scientific methods to the study of outdoor play.” Etymology
From innovate + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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