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.