innovator

UK: ˈɪnəveɪtə | US: ˈɪnəveɪtər

Definition

  1. n. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products

Structure
in <into>nov <new>ator <agent suffix>
Etymology

innovator = in<into> + nov<new> + ator<agent suffix>

  • in (Latin: "into")
  • nov (Latin: "new," from novus)
  • ator (agent noun suffix, indicating a person who performs an action, from Latin -ator)

Etymology Origin:
The word "innovator" traces back to the Latin innovare ("to renew"), combining in- (into) + novus (new). The suffix -ator was added to denote a person who innovates. The term evolved in Middle English via Old French innovateur, reflecting the idea of bringing something new into existence. The morphemes logically align with the concept of agency ("one who introduces new things").

Examples

  1. Steve Jobs is celebrated as a visionary innovator in technology.

  2. The company hired an innovator to revamp its outdated design process.

  3. As an innovator, she patented over 20 inventions in renewable energy.

  4. The workshop aims to inspire young innovators to solve global challenges.

  5. History remembers him not just as a scientist but as a bold innovator.