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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.
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' both have to do with new, future-oriented ideas. 'innovativ' fits when an idea, method, or product is truly new and brings a practical improvement. 'visionär' emphasizes a broad view of the future and imagination. It often fits people, plans, or ideas that think far ahead. Learners may confuse the words because both sound positive and modern. The difference is: 'innovativ' is closer to concrete implementation, while 'visionär' is closer to the big future-oriented idea.
Sein visionärer Plan für eine grüne Stadt begeistert viele junge Menschen.
His visionary plan for a green city inspires many young people.
Im Unterricht nutzt Frau Becker eine innovative Methode, damit die Schüler mehr sprechen.
In class, Ms. Becker uses an innovative method so that the students speak more.