German word

innovativ

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnovaˈtiːf/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinnovative

Example

Das ist ein innovativer Ansatz.

That is an innovative approach.

Illustration for innovativ (innovative)

More examples

Viele Start-ups entwickeln innovative Lösungen für den Klimaschutz.

Many start-ups develop innovative solutions for climate protection.

Core concept

A fresh idea, method, or product creates a clear improvement rather than merely looking different.

Common phrases

  • ein innovativer Ansatz

    an innovative approach

  • innovative Technologien

    innovative technologies

  • innovative Ideen

    innovative ideas

Similar words

fortschrittlich: Based on ideas or technology that move beyond existing practice and improve results.
kreativ: Showing the ability to develop fresh ideas or expressive forms.
revolutionär: Bringing about a dramatic change in established systems or accepted assumptions.
originell: Showing an individual and unusual approach to an idea or form of expression.

Definition in German

innovativ wird für Dinge verwendet, die durch kreative Neuerungen spürbaren Fortschritt oder Vorteile bringen.

Word origin

Innovativ comes from Latin innovare, meaning to renew or change, which derives from novus, meaning new.

Usage tips

  • In German, innovativ often sounds formal or evaluative, while neu is the usual broader word for something simply new.

Other meanings

  • noveladjective
  • groundbreakingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Innovationinnovationnoun
  • Innovatorinnovatornoun
  • innoviereninnovateverb

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