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innovative

'inәjveitiv5 senses · 47 ms
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adj/ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv//ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv//ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv/
  1. 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. 2

    Forward-looking; ahead of current thinking.

syn. innovatory · innovative · avant-garde · ahead of the curve · ahead of one's time · hip · pioneering · cutting edge · leading edge · forefront · foremost · advanced

ant. epigonic · epigonous · imitative · rearguard

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