B2adjectivebusinesstechnology
US/ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.tɪv/
UK/ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.tɪv/
using new ideas or methods that are different from what was done before
In context
The company is known for its innovative approach to teaching languages.
She came up with an innovative solution to the traffic problem.
Young engineers are often more innovative than their older colleagues.
Words that go with innovative
adjective + noun
- innovative approachThey took an innovative approach to the problem.
- innovative ideaIt was a truly innovative idea at the time.
- innovative designThe phone has an innovative design.
- innovative technologyThe factory uses innovative technology to save energy.
adverb + adjective
- highly innovativeThe research team is highly innovative.
adjective + preposition
- innovative inThe school is innovative in its use of video lessons.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
innovation companyCorrect: innovative company