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innovative

adjective

  1. come up with a new idea
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ / /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ / /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv/

adj

Etymology: 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.

  1. Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.

    He says the company's FLIRT design, in particular its retractable steps, provides greater accessibility, while the technology is highly innovative and reliable.

  2. Forward-looking; ahead of current thinking.