innovation

  1. Noun.  The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
  2. Noun.  A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.
  3. Noun.  A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.

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