innovation

in-no-va-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The introduction of new ideas, methods, or things; the act of innovating.

  2. 2.

    A new idea, method, or device; something newly introduced.

Forms

plural: innovations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    drive innovation — to actively promote new ideas and development
  • •
    innovation hub — a center for creative and technological development
  • •
    disruptive innovation — a new technology that displaces established ones

Related words

Antonyms: convention, stagnation, tradition
See also: innovate, innovative, invention
Synonyms: breakthrough, invention, novelty

Etymology

From Latin innovatio ("renewal, alteration"), from innovare ("to renew, restore, change"), from in- ("into") + novare ("to make new"), from novus ("new"). Entered English in the 15th century.