(adj) being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before, Syn.innovational, groundbreaking, Example: stylistically innovative works; innovative members of the artistic community; a mind so innovational, so original
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Innovated p. pr. & vb. n. Innovating ] [ L. innovatus, p. p. of innovare to revew; pref. in- in + novare to make new, fr. novus new. See New. ] 1. To bring in as new; to introduce as a novelty; as, to innovate a word or an act. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To change or alter by introducing something new; to remodel; to revolutionize. [ Archaic ] Burton. [ 1913 Webster ]
From his attempts upon the civil power, he proceeds to innovate God's worship. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. innovatio; cf. F. innovation. ] 1. The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, commercial products, etc. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
The love of things ancient doth argue stayedness, but levity and lack of experience maketh apt unto innovations. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Bot.) A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses. [ 1913 Webster ]
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