innovation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
    invention.
  2. noun the creation of something in the mind
    design; invention; conception; excogitation.
  3. noun the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
    foundation; instauration; founding; introduction; origination; creation; initiation; institution.
    • she looked forward to her initiation as an adult
    • the foundation of a new scientific society

WordNet

In`no*va"tion noun
Etymology
L. innovatio; cf. F. innovation.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913