innovation | |
1. n. The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc. | |
2. n. A change effected by innovating; a change in customs | |
The others, whose time had been more actively employed, began to shew symptoms of innovation,—"the good wine did its good office." The frost of etiquette, and pride of birth, began to giv | |
3. n. Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites. | |
4. n. A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses. | |