In`no*va"tion (?), n.
[L. innovatio; cf. F. innovation.]
1. The act of
innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
Dryden.
2. A change effected by innovating; a change in
customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or
rites. Bacon.
The love of
things ancient doth argue stayedness, but levity and want of experience maketh apt unto innovations.
Hooker. 3. (Bot.) A newly formed shoot, or the
annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.
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