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innovative

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that introduces new ideas, methods, or products that are creative and original.


Example

The company is known for its innovative approach to technology.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the innovative designs in the new tech store?
Sloth B
Yes! I love how they are pushing boundaries with their products.
Sloth A
I think that kind of innovative thinking is what the market really needs.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes everything more exciting and fresh.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
creative
original
novel
Antonyms
traditional
conventional
stale
Root Explanation

Innovative → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into or not) and "novare" (meaning to make new). The word "innovative" describes the act of making something new or introducing new ideas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making new' ('novare') and 'into' ('in-') — that's why innovative means introducing new ideas.

Visually Confused Words
novative
innative
renovative
invocative
inchoative
annotative
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