Innovative

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Innovative (In-no-vay-tiv)

Innovative is an adjective that describes something or someone as being new, creative, and advanced. It is often used in the context of technology, business, and healthcare to describe novel approaches, methods, or products.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/

Etymology

The term "innovative" originates from the Latin word "innovatus," which is the past participle of "innovare." "Innovare" means to renew or change, and it is derived from "in-" (into) and "novus" (new).

Related Terms

  • Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.
  • Innovator: An individual or organization that is one of the first to introduce into reality something better than before.
  • Innovation Management: The systematic promotion of innovations in organizations and includes tasks of planning, organization, control and monitoring.
  • Disruptive Innovation: An innovation that creates a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network, displacing established market-leading firms, products, and alliances.

Usage in Medical Field

In the medical field, the term "innovative" is often used to describe new treatments, technologies, or approaches to healthcare. For example, an "innovative treatment" would be a new method of treating a disease that has not been used before. This could include new drugs, therapies, or surgical techniques.

Innovative can also refer to new ways of delivering healthcare, such as through telemedicine or mobile health apps. These innovative approaches can improve access to healthcare, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes.

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