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innovative

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv// UK //ˈɪnəvˌeɪtɪv// in·no·va·tive General-service

adj. using new and clever ideas to solve problems or create something better. You use this to describe people or things that change the way we do things.

adj. characterised by the introduction of new, original, or creative methods and ideas. Often used to describe technological advancements or creative problem-solving strategies.


SIMPLE

The company is famous for its innovative phone designs.

CONTEXTUAL

The school won an award for its innovative approach to teaching science through virtual reality games.

COMPLEX

While many competitors focused on incremental improvements, the startup's innovative architecture allowed for a complete reimagining of how data could be processed in real time.

Synonyms
Origin

From innovate + -ive.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, though it can also follow a linking verb.

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