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innovate

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnəveɪt/
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Definition of innovate

verb

[no object]
  • make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products:the company’s failure to diversify and innovate competitively
  • [with object] introduce (something new, especially a product): we continue to innovate new products

Derivatives

innovatory

Pronunciation: /-veɪt(ə)ri/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin innovat- 'renewed, altered', from the verb innovare, from in- 'into' + novare 'make new' (from novus 'new')

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the firm has made a number of novel innovations.

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