Innovative Meaning
/ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCharacterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
adjForward-looking; ahead of current thinking.
Sentence Examples
I'll have to be innovative.
Do you have an innovative idea?
There will be a prize for the most innovative design.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ design of the building used solar panels and green materials.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The architect is known for her ____ designs that use sustainable materials in very creative ways.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English innovate Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English innovative From innovate + -ive.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"He says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility, while the technology is highly innovative and reliable."
— 2021 May 19, David Clough, “Swiss precision meets UK growth”, in RAIL, number 931, page 57:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ design of the building used solar panels and green materials.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The architect is known for her ____ designs that use sustainable materials in very creative ways.