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Webster 1913 Edition

Innovation

Inˊno-va′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
innovatio
; cf. F.
innovation
.]
1.
The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, commercial products, 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 lack of experience maketh apt unto
innovations
.
Hooker.
3.
(Bot.)
A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.

Webster 1828 Edition

Innovation

INNOVA'TION

,
Noun.
[from innovate.] Change made by the introduction of something new; change in established laws, customs, rites or practices. Innovation is expedient, when it remedies an evil, and safe,when men are prepared to receive it. Innovation is often used in an ill sense, for a change that disturbs settled opinions and practices without an equivalent advantage.

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