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innovation

Pronunciation: /ɪnəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of innovation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action or process of innovating: innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any organization
  • [count noun] a new method, idea, product, etc.:technological innovations designed to save energy

Derivatives

innovational

Pronunciation: /-ˈveɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin innovatio(n-), from the verb innovare (see innovate)

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