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innovative

in·no·va·tive

UK/ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ US/ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

ahead of the times

  • “the advanced teaching methods”
  • “had advanced views on the subject”
  • “a forward-looking corporation”
  • “is British industry innovative enough?”
2.

being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before

  • “stylistically innovative works”
  • “innovative members of the artistic community”
  • “a mind so innovational, so original”

Origin

From innovate + -ive.

Phrases

  • breaking new ground
  • fostering progress
  • living on the edge
  • pushing the envelope
  • pushing the limit

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