innovation

noun

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

A change effected by innovating; a change in customs.

Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.

A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.

Roots

novusnov- · Latin · new

Synonyms for innovation

inventionn creativityn inventivenessn creativenessn originalityn newnessn modernizationn noveltyn

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