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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Innovation

/ĭnˌ-əv-āsh'-ən/ · In·no·va·tion · IPA /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
01 n. The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, commercial products, etc.
  1. 1.
    The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, commercial products, etc.
  2. 2.
    A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.
    “The love of things ancient doth argue stayedness, but levity and lack of experience maketh apt unto innovations.” Hooker.
  3. 3.
    A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.(Bot.)