Innovative
Innovative adjective - Showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing.
Usage example: innovative automotive technology
Practical and innovative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practical" instead an adjective "Innovative".
Practical
Practical adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Innovative and practical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Innovative" instead an adjective "Practical".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Boring but Practical: The Giant is a very innovative computer but ultimately Joe has to market it as a "station wagon", a reliable workhorse that will get the job done without any fancy features.
Source: Series / Halt and Catch Fire
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