2. To change or alter by introducing something new; to remodel; to revolutionize. [Archaic] Burton. From his attempts upon the civil power, he proceeds to innovate God's worship. South.
INNOVATE
In"no*vate, v. i.
Defn: To introduce novelties or changes; — sometimes with in or on.
Bacon.
Every man,therefore,is not fit to innovate. Dryden.
INNOVATION
In`no*va"tion, n. Etym: [L. innovatio; cf. F. innovation.]
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.)
Defn: A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.
INNOVATIONIST
In`no*va"tion*ist, n.
Defn: One who favors innovation.