innovative

[ in-uh-vey-tiv ]

adjective

1. tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.

innovative

/ ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv /

adjective

1. using or showing new methods, ideas, etc

Other Words From

• in·no·va·tive·ly adverb
• in·no·va·tive·ness noun
• un·in·no·va·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovative¹

First recorded in 1600–10; innovate + -ive

Example Sentences

"Like every City fan, I am delighted that Pep's journey with Manchester City will continue, allowing his dedication, passion and innovative thinking to continue to shape the landscape of the game," City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak added.

From BBC

"Although the proposed innovative work will reach those who have not previously engaged with opera before, it does not offer the scale of production or stability of engagement that would lead to the protection and creation of secure jobs for the opera workforce," he said.

From BBC

These results show that D22 can inhibit critical infections and highlights the compound's promise for further development toward future clinical trials as "an innovative solution to fight antimicrobial resistance," say the researchers.

From Science Daily

"This innovative pressure release valve opens automatically when critical pressure is reached, emitting a clearly audible warning signal," explains Dr Falk Tauber, co-author and project manager.

From Science Daily

We must respond to our overdose epidemic in innovative ways, using all the tools at our disposal.

From Salon

Related Words

• contemporary
• ingenious
• inventive
• new
• original