innovative
//ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv//
Forms
- Comparative
- more innovative
- Superlative
- most innovative
Definitions
1.Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
- He says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility, while the technology is highly innovative and reliable.
2.Forward-looking; ahead of current thinking.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4510
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₁én
Proto-Italic *en
Proto-Italic *en-
Latin in-
Proto-Indo-European *nu
Proto-Indo-European *néwos
Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti
Proto-Indo-European *néweh₂ti
Proto-Italic *nowāō
Latin novō
Latin innovō
Proto-Indo-European *-h₂
Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂