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innovation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnəˈveɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of creating new ideas, methods, or products that improve or change something.


Example

The company's focus on innovation has led to many successful products.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the latest tech innovation everyone is talking about?
Sloth B
Yeah, it sounds amazing! I love when new ideas come to life.
Sloth A
It's incredible how innovation can change our daily routines.
Sloth B
Totally! I can't wait to see how it improves our lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
invention
creation
novelty
Antonyms
stagnation
tradition
routine
Root Explanation

Innovation is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "novare" (meaning to make new). The word describes the act of making something new or introducing new ideas or methods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making something new' — 'in-' means into, and 'novare' means to make new. This helps you remember that innovation is all about introducing new ideas.

Visually Confused Words
novation
innervation
pinnation
ovation
uninnovating
renovation
minoration
invocation
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