Associations to the word «Innovation»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

INNOVATION, noun. A creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation.
INNOVATION, noun. The creation of something in the mind.
INNOVATION, noun. The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope