# innovation vs innovative

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### innovation
*noun · IPA /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #4,165*
The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

### innovative
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ · frequency rank #6,062*
Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.

## Source
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