innovativ
innovative
Etwas, das neu, kreativ und fortschrittlich ist und oft neue Ideen oder Methoden bringt.
Definition & meaning
The adjective innovativ describes something that is characterized by innovation. It refers to new, original, or creative methods, ideas, products, or approaches.
- In a technical or business context, it means introducing new concepts or improved ways of doing things that deviate from established traditions or conventional practices.
- In a general context, it describes a person or a company that is forward-thinking, inventive, and capable of creating novel solutions.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective that can be used attributively (e.g., eine innovative Idee) or predicatively (e.g., Das Projekt ist sehr innovativ). It is derived from the Latin "innovatio" (renewal).
Word origin: The word originates from the Latin innovare (to renew or to alter), which is composed of in- (into) and novus (new). It entered the German language via French or directly from Latin roots.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Diese Lösung ist sehr innovativ.adjective
This solution is very innovative.
Manche Ideen wirken ganz innovativ und spannend.adjective
Some ideas seem quite innovative and exciting.
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