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innovativeness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈveɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪnəˈveɪtɪvnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being creative and introducing new ideas or methods.


Example

The company's success is largely due to its innovativeness in product design.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really admire your innovativeness in solving problems.
Sloth B
Thanks! I always try to think outside the box.
Sloth A
It definitely shows in your projects and ideas.
Sloth B
I appreciate that! It's all about being creative.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
creativity
originality
inventiveness
Antonyms
stagnation
conformity
tradition
Root Explanation

Innovativeness → It is formed from "innovate" (from Latin "innovare", meaning to renew or change) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "innovativeness" refers to the quality of being innovative or introducing new ideas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'renewing' or 'changing' something — that's what innovativeness means, the quality of bringing new ideas.

Visually Confused Words
inactiveness
nativeness
innateness
insinuativeness
inoperativeness
privativeness
normativeness
inventiveness
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