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What is the opposite of the word innovative?

innovative

[in-uh-vay-tiv] / ˈɪn əˌveɪ tɪv /


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"He's really one of the top experts in the world when it comes to the neuromuscular junction, and it definitely gives us an edge here at Mizzou for pioneering innovative work in this field."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

And L.A. fans have an opportunity to watch our two brilliant, innovative, dynamic coaches display their talent … hmmm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Rather than keeping to an established formula, the Ultimate Championship was a bold, innovative undertaking - and it is hoped it can exist as a testing ground to help shape the sport's future.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

An innovative aspect of this show is that it juxtaposes Western works identified as Orientalist—the depiction of Middle Eastern subjects and scenes and/or the incorporation of Islamic motifs—with source images and objects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Among the most innovative of these new tools is a small underwater robot also officially named Deep Trekker but given the name “Neptune” in honor of the dog that accompanied the Franklin expedition.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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