Innovated: meaning, definitions and examples

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innovated

 

[ ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business development

To innovate means to make changes in something established by introducing something new. This can involve a new method, idea, or product. Innovation is crucial in fields such as technology and business, where staying ahead of competitors is essential. The term often indicates improvement or advancement in processes, leading to increased efficiency or effectiveness.

Synonyms

improve, invent, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • The company innovated its product line to stay competitive.
  • She innovated a new software solution to streamline operations.
  • The startup innovated its business model to attract more customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "innovated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inovado

🇮🇳 नवोन्मेषित

🇩🇪 innoviert

🇮🇩 inovasi

🇺🇦 інновований

🇵🇱 innowacyjny

🇯🇵 革新した

🇫🇷 innové

🇪🇸 innovado

🇹🇷 yenilikçi

🇰🇷 혁신된

🇸🇦 مبتكر

🇨🇿 inovovaný

🇸🇰 inovovaný

🇨🇳 创新的

🇸🇮 inoviran

🇮🇸 nýsköpun

🇰🇿 жаңашаланған

🇬🇪 ინოვირებული

🇦🇿 inovasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 innovado

Etymology

The word 'innovate' stems from the Latin 'innovare', where 'in-' means 'to' and 'novare' means 'make new'. The term was first recorded in English in the late 16th century, aligning with the period of the Renaissance, when innovation in arts and sciences flourished. Over the centuries, the definition evolved to encompass not only the act of introducing something new but also the importance of change and improvement in various sectors. By the 20th century, especially with the rise of technology and globalization, the word gained significant traction, coming to symbolize the drive for advancement and creativity in business and industry. Today, innovation is a key concept in discussions surrounding economic growth, sustainability, and social change.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,601 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.