Innovation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən/ in·no·va·tion

Meaning & Definition of Innovation

Innovation (noun)

  1. a new idea, method, or device, novelty
  2. the introduction of something new

Innovation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination

    "the computer is one innovation that revolutionized the business world"

    similar: brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, creation, invention, wrinkle
    related: contraption, device, gadget, gizmo, novelty, design, product, work, dream, fantasy, picture, vision, conception, imagining, origination
    near: carbon copy, clone, copy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Innovation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Innovation:

brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, creation, invention, wrinkle

Related Words for Innovation

contraption, device, gadget, gizmo, novelty, design, product, work, dream, fantasy, picture, vision, conception, imagining, origination

Near Antonyms of Innovation

carbon copy, clone, copy, dupe, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, imitation, reduplication, replica, replication, reproduction

Word Forms of Innovation

Derived words: innovational (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Innovation

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Innovation

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation

What does "Innovation" mean?

"Innovation" means a new idea, method, or device, novelty. As a noun, it is defined as: a new idea, method, or device, novelty.

What is another word for "Innovation"?

Other words for "Innovation" include brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, creation, invention and wrinkle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Innovation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Innovation"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Innovation". Common alternatives include brainchild, coinage, concoction, contrivance, creation, invention and wrinkle.

How do you use "Innovation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Innovation" in a sentence: "the computer is one innovation that revolutionized the business world".

Is "Innovation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Innovation" is a noun.

Is "Innovation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Innovation" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Innovation"?

"Innovation" is pronounced /ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən/ and divided into syllables as in·no·va·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Innovation"?

First known use: 15th century.