Innovative

Q: What are synonyms of innovative?

original, groundbreaking, pioneering, inventive

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IN-uh-vay-tiv

adjective

Definition

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Examples

“The company's innovative products dominated the market.”

“Her innovative teaching methods improved student engagement.”

Synonyms

originalgroundbreakingpioneeringinventive

Antonyms

conventionaltraditionalderivativeimitative

GRE Tip

Innovative is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "original" or "groundbreaking" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "conventional".

Related GRE Words

novel

New or unusual in an interesting way

pioneering

Involving new ideas or methods

ingenious

Clever, original, and inventive

unorthodox

Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted

arduous

Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring

aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

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