Definition

In a way that introduces new ideas or methods; creatively and originally.

Example

The team worked innovatively to solve the complex problem.

Conversation

Have you seen how they innovatively redesigned that park?

Yeah! It looks so much better than before.

I love how they incorporated nature into the play areas.

Exactly! It's a great example of using space innovatively.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Innovatively → It is formed from "innovate" (from Latin "innovare", meaning to renew or change) and the suffix "-ively" (meaning in a manner of). The word "innovatively" means in a manner that introduces new ideas or methods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'renewing' or 'changing' ('innovate') and doing it 'in a manner' ('-ively') — that's why innovatively means doing something in a new way.

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