1. ahead of the times - the advanced teaching methods - had advanced views on the subject - a forward-looking corporation - is British industry innovative enough? • Syn: advanced, forward-looking, modern • Similar to: progressive • Derivationally related forms: modernity (for: modern), innovativeness 2. being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before - stylistically innovative works - innovative members of the artistic community - a mind so innovational, so original • Syn: innovational, groundbreaking • Similar to: original • Derivationally related forms: innovation (for: innovational), innovativeness, innovate
