Innovation
Innovation noun - Something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination.
Original and innovation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Original" instead a noun "Innovation".
Original
Original noun - Something from which copies are made.
Innovation and original are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Innovation" instead a noun "Original".
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- Since almost every sentient species goes through this process, innovation and original research are not exactly encouraged.
Source: Humans Advance Swiftly -
This was lampshaded by the original Bungie developers, who jokingly realized that for 500 plus years of innovation, combat will have advanced way beyond what Halo depicts.
Source: 20 Minutes into the Future - While the original Dragon Quest scores points for innovation, it's aged terribly compared to the first installments of Final Fantasy and Phantasy Star.
Source: Surprisingly Improved Sequel
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