innovative

innovative
[[t]ɪ̱nəveɪtɪv[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED Something that is innovative is new and original.

...products which are cheaper, more innovative and more reliable than those of their competitors.

2) ADJ-GRADED An innovative person introduces changes and new ideas.

He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.


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  • innovative — in|nov|at|ive [ˈınəˌveıtıv] adj also innovatory 1.) an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before ▪ an innovative approach to language teaching ▪ innovative schemes for recycling waste… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • innovative — in|no|va|tive [ ınə,veıtıv ] adjective * new, original, and advanced: an innovative approach designs full of innovative ideas a. inventing or using new ideas, methods, equipment, etc.: an innovative young movie director …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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