necessity is the mother of innovation

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What does necessity is the mother of innovation mean?

Alternative form of necessity is the mother of invention.

Where does necessity is the mother of innovation come from?

More recent variant, focusing on innovating existing processes etc. rather than inventing new things.

How to pronounce necessity is the mother of innovation

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