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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInnovation
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
"Technological innovation is driving economic growth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin noun 'innovatio', stemming from the verb 'innovare' (meaning 'to renew or change'), formed from 'in-' (into) + 'novus' (new). It entered the English language in the mid-16th century, initially denoting the introduction of something new, and has evolved to signify both the action of innovating and the resulting novel creation, method, or idea.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Innovation" is said worldwide
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innovation
Transliteration: innovation
"Cette entreprise est connue pour son innovation constante."
Innovation
Transliteration: Innovation
"Innovation ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg."
innovazione
Transliteration: innovazione
"Cerchiamo sempre nuove forme di innovazione."
innovación
Transliteration: innovación
"La tecnología requiere constante innovación."
inovação
Transliteration: inovação
"A empresa investe muito em inovação."
नवचार
Transliteration: navachar
"व्यापार में नवचार बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
创新
Transliteration: chuàngxīn
"科技创新改变了我们的生活。"
혁신
Transliteration: hyeoksin
"우리는 끊임없는 혁신이 필요합니다."
革新
Transliteration: kakushin
"技術の革新が社会を進歩させる。"
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