'innovatively-applied' originates from the combination of 'innovative' and 'applied', where 'innovative' comes from the Latin word 'innovare', meaning 'to renew or change', and 'applied' is derived from the Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to attach or join'.

'innovare' transformed into the Old French word 'innover', and eventually became the modern English word 'innovate'. 'Applicare' transformed into the Old French 'appliquer', and eventually became the modern English word 'apply'.

Initially, 'innovative' meant 'to renew or change', and 'applied' meant 'to attach or join'. Over time, 'innovatively-applied' evolved to mean 'used in a new and creative way'.