ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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.

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