INNOVATION
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of INNOVATION
The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
A change effected by innovating; a change in customs
"The others, whose time had been more actively employed, began to shew symptoms of innovation,—"the good wine did its good office." The frost of etiquette, and pride of birth, began to give way before the genial blessings of this benign constellation, and the formal appellatives with which the three dignitaries had hitherto addressed each other, were now familiarly abbreviated into Tully, Bally, and Killie."
Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.
Examples of INNOVATION in a Sentence
- "The others, whose time had been more actively employed, began to shew symptoms of innovation,—"the good wine did its good office." The frost of etiquette, and pride of birth, began to give way before the genial blessings of this benign constellation, and the formal appellatives with which the three dignitaries had hitherto addressed each other, were now familiarly abbreviated into Tully, Bally, and Killie."
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Is INNOVATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INNOVATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INNOVATION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INNOVATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | n | o | v | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INNOVATION
81 words from the letters in INNOVATION
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How to Use INNOVATION in Word Games
INNOVATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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