01 n. The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, commercial products, etc.
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The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, commercial products, etc.
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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.
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A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.(Bot.)