NYT Dictionary

INNOVATION

/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
Nounin-no-VA-tionin-no-va-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French innovation, from Old French innovacion, from Late Latin innovatio, innovationem, from Latin innovo, innovatus. Morphologically innovate + -ion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inventionexcogitationconceptiondesigninitiationfoundingfoundationinstitutionoriginationcreation

Antonyms

exnovation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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