Innovation \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)