Innovation
Innovation , noun
[Latin innovatio; compare French 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.
3.
(Botany) A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.