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