1
: introducing or using new ideas or methods
an innovative approach/solution to the problem
an innovative design
2
: having new ideas about how something can be done
a creative and innovative young designer
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“Innovative.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/innovative. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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