Innovative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Innovative is an adjective meaning Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
Meaning
Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
More Meanings
- Forward-looking; ahead of current thinking.
Example Sentences
He says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility, while the technology is highly innovative and reliable.
Synonyms for innovative
Depending on context, synonyms include innovatory, avant-garde, hip, pioneering, cutting edge, leading edge.
Antonyms for innovative
Common opposites include epigonic, epigonous, imitative, rearguard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include innovational, original, advanced, modern, forward-looking, progressive.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.