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 ]
[doraibu](n) (1) drive; trip by car; driving; (vs, vi) (2) to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; (vs, vt) (3) to drive (e.g. a car); (4) to drive (innovation, change, etc.); to propel; (P)#4073[Add to Longdo]