Innovation /(?)/

In·no·va·tion

Innovation

n.
  1. The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, commercial products, etc.
  2. A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.
    The love of things ancient doth argue stayedness, but levity and lack of experience maketh apt unto innovations.
  3. A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses. (Bot.)