innovation

[ in-uh-vey-shuhn ]

noun

1. something new or different introduced:

   numerous innovations in the high school curriculum.

2. the act of innovating; introduction of new things or methods.

innovation

/ ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən /

noun

1. something newly introduced, such as a new method or device
2. the act of innovating

Derived Forms

• ˌinnoˈvationist, noun
• ˌinnoˈvational, adjective

Other Words From

• inno·vation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovation¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Late Latin innovātiōn- (stem of innovātiō ); innovate, -ion

Example Sentences

Naik noted that this innovation has significant implications for industries that generate large amounts of waste heat such as nuclear power plants and manufacturing facilities.

From Science Daily

HKU Faculty of Arts PhD candidate Mr Hayk Azizbekyan, who leads this research and is from Armenia himself, explained: "MR and AR headsets have never been used before at an actual archaeological excavation project to support the digging work of a team, this is our game-changing innovation! I'm excited to experiment with future ways of studying old things and preserving cultural heritage. We call this project our 'vision for the future', since the technology enables new ways of 'viewing' the past'."

From Science Daily

“The real benefit lies in extending the life of the tools and improving the quality of the products being produced,” says Jeremy Rydberg, chief innovation officer.

From BBC

"Brain aging is also about brain development, and understanding sex differences in brain development is critical to understanding sex differences in the aging brain," said corresponding author Jill M. Goldstein, PhD, MPH, founder and executive director of the Innovation Center on Sex Differences in Medicine of Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, and Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

From Science Daily

This innovation prevented the perovskite cells from breaking down over time -- especially when exposed to extreme heat.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• modernization