visionary
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visionary
Describes a person or an idea characterized by foresight, originality, and forward-looking imagination.
Steve Jobs galt als visionärer Unternehmer, der die Technologiebranche revolutionierte.
Steve Jobs was considered a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the technology industry.
visionary
Relating to a vision in the sense of an apparition or hallucination.
Der Patient berichtete von visionären Erlebnissen nach der Einnahme des Medikaments.
The patient reported visionary experiences after taking the medication.
The adjective 'visionär' (visionary) is derived from the noun 'die Vision' (vision). This helps you understand both meanings: having a forward-looking vision (idea) or seeing a vision (apparition).
Ihre Vision für die Zukunft der Stadt ist beeindruckend.
Her vision for the future of the city is impressive.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about the future, ideas, or plans, 'zukunftsweisend' (forward-looking) is meant. In medical or psychological texts, it may refer to an apparition.
Der Architekt ist für seine visionären Entwürfe bekannt.
The architect is known for his visionary designs.
In its most common meaning, 'visionär' (visionary) is used positively to describe people or concepts. Typical combinations are: 'ein visionärer Unternehmer' (a visionary entrepreneur), 'eine visionäre Idee' (a visionary idea), 'ein visionärer Plan' (a visionary plan), 'visionäres Denken' (visionary thinking).
Sie präsentierte einen visionären Plan zur klimaneutralen Stadtentwicklung.
She presented a visionary plan for climate-neutral urban development.
innovative
Innovativ and visionär can both describe an original new idea in a positive way. Innovativ mainly emphasizes the specific innovation or improvement. Visionär, by contrast, highlights foresight and a broader vision of the future; a visionäre Idee therefore does not have to have been put into practice yet.
Die visionäre Idee zeigt, wie der öffentliche Verkehr in Zukunft aussehen könnte.
The visionary idea shows what public transportation could look like in the future.
Die innovative Idee verbessert den öffentlichen Verkehr schon im nächsten Jahr.
The innovative idea will improve public transportation as early as next year.
