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89 words
German word
Innovation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪnovaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nouninnovation
Example
In diesem Unternehmen entstehen viele Innovationen.
Many innovations are taking shape at this company.
More examples
Viele Firmen führen Innovation ein, um Prozesse zu verbessern.
Many companies introduce innovation to improve processes.
Core concept
An existing system is reshaped by a fresh idea, method, or technique that produces a better result.
Common phrases
Innovation einführen
introduce innovation
technische Innovation
technical innovation
soziale Innovation
social innovation
Similar words
Neuerung: A new element or change added to something that already exists.
Erneuerung: Replacing or updating something old to make it new again.
Entwicklung: Gradual change and growth in form or performance over time.
Fortschritt: Advancement in technology or knowledge that leads to improvement.
Definition in German
Innovation bezeichnet das Einführen neuer Ideen, Methoden oder Techniken, mit denen bestehende Produkte oder Abläufe verbessert oder ersetzt werden.
Word origin
Innovation entered German through Latin innovatio and is related to novus, the Latin word for 'new'.
Usage tips
- The plural is Innovationen, with the ending -en rather than the English plural ending used in innovation.
Opposites
- Erhaltpreservationnoun
- Konservatismusconservatismnoun
Related words
- Innovationsfähigkeitcapacity for innovationnoun
- Innovationskraftinnovative strengthnoun