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in·no·va·tion
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noun
1.
something new or different introduced:
numerous innovations in the high-school curriculum.
2.
the act of
innovating
; introduction of new things or methods.
Origin:
1540–50;
<
Late Latin
innovātiōn-
(stem of
innovātiō
). See
innovate
,
-ion
Related forms
in·no·va·tion·al,
adjective
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innovation
(ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən)
—
n
1.
something newly introduced, such as a new method or device
2.
the act of innovating
inno'vational
—
adj
inno'vationist
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
innovation
1540s, from L. innovationem, noun of action from innovare (see
innovate
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
The rapidly shifting landscape makes it tough to keep up with change and
innovation
, let alone stay ahead of the curve.
It seems that climate change is not only a driver of evolutionary
innovation
,
of evolutionary adaptations.
When people want to change, they usually turn first to the strategy of
innovation
.
Energy needs bring about
innovation
of using physics to generate power.
Patents, as is often said, create a tax on
innovation
.
It's a window into an ungodly amount of computation and engineering
innovation
and talent.
Leadership in any field requires constant
innovation
.
Much of the
innovation
reshaping our world comes from the private sector.
It is, predictably, much more fun to talk to the
innovation
types.
The
innovation
lies in developing ways to exploit bamboo's resilience.
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