Dictionary Entry
innovation
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/Word FrequencyCommon (5.35)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses innovation to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“Critics and fans are used to trawling for innovation or novelty - in the case of Black Sabbath, though, their genuine sonic innovation was only half the story.”
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Origin
Latin, from innovare ('to renew')
Common Phrases
. innovationprocess innovationinnovation technologicalinnovation productinnovation technical
Related Words
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