innovationn.[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.()