innovation

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən/ (ame, mw)

innovation — noun

  • innovationsingular
  • innovationsplural

1. A new idea, device, or method that people create and begin to use, often changin

1.名詞B2
釋義

A new idea, device, or method that people create and begin to use, often changing how ordinary tasks are done.

例句

Eitan designed a clever innovation for charging phones without cables.

countable noun with article 'a'

The new app was one of the most important innovations in online education.

同義詞
  • invention

    Focuses on creating something entirely new, especially a device or machine; innovation can also improve what already exists.

  • breakthrough

    A major, dramatic innovation that solves a long-standing problem; stronger and less common than innovation.

  • development

    A broader term for any new step forward; may be smaller or less original than an innovation.

反義詞
  • imitation

    Copies what already exists rather than creating something new.

文法句型

innovation + in + [field/area]

用法筆記

Countable — you can use a/an before it and form a plural (innovations). Often followed by in + noun phrase to specify the field (e.g., an innovation in medicine).

常見錯誤

❌He had an innovation idea.
✅He had an innovative idea.
💡innovation is a noun; the adjective innovative is used before a noun.
❌The innovation of this phone is great.' (when meaning a single feature).
✅This phone has a great innovation in its camera design.
💡specify what the innovation is.

2. The activity of creating and introducing new ideas, methods, or products, especi

2.名詞B2
釋義

The activity of creating and introducing new ideas, methods, or products, especially in business, science, or technology, with the aim of making improvements.

例句

The company invests heavily in research and innovation every year.

uncountable noun — no article

Innovation in renewable energy has helped to reduce pollution around the world.

innovation + in + [field] showing the process

同義詞
  • modernization

    Focuses on updating existing systems; innovation emphasizes creating something new rather than just updating.

  • creativity

    The ability to come up with new ideas; innovation also includes putting those ideas into practice.

  • progress

    A broader term for forward movement; innovation is one driver of progress.

反義詞
  • stagnation

    A state where nothing new is developed or introduced.

文法句型

innovation + in + [field/area]

用法筆記

Uncountable — no article (a/an) and no plural form. Describes the general activity or approach rather than a single new item. Common in business, academic, and policy contexts as a desirable quality or goal.

常見錯誤

❌Innovations is important for a company.
✅Innovation is important for a company.
💡when speaking about the process in general, use the uncountable form without -s.
❌The innovation is the key to success.
✅Innovation is the key to success.
💡when referring to the general concept, omit the.