1. Value-judgement
Yes — generally implies positive evaluation.
Examples
- We will employ an innovative shuttle vector approach that does not rely on PCR - based exponential amplification to better understand potential FV vector genotoxicity .
2. Hyperbolic
No — not inherently hyperbolic.
Examples
- NA
3. Gratuitous
Can be gratuitous when used as general praise without a clear justification.
Examples
- His successful research addresses innovative ways to help women access highly effective reversible contraception. (HYPE)
- This research is innovative , because it will apply a newly developed assay to … (NOT HYPE - ground given)
4. Amplified
Can be amplified by boosters (e.g., highly, very, truly).
Examples
- We propose a highly innovative approach to … (HYPE)
5. Coordinated
Often coordinated with other novelty or rigour adjectives (stacking).
Examples
- We propose to use this innovative and novel technological advance to carry out studies using HD and … (HYPE)
6. Broader context
Often the surrounding context is promotional.
Examples
- The innovative drug development program in this proposal will complement research on the parent grant and significantly progress this research forward , towards the ultimate goal of developing more effective drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis . (HYPE)