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Innovation
Innovation In`no*va"tion, n. [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.) A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced
addition to the stems of many mosses.
Innovationist
Innovationist In`no*va"tion*ist, n.
One who favors innovation.
Innovative
Innovative In"no*va*tive, a.
Characterized by, or introducing, innovations. --Fitzed.
Hall.
Novatian
Novatian No*va"tian, n. (Eccl. Hist.)
One of the sect of Novatius, or Novatianus, who held that the
lapsed might not be received again into communion with the
church, and that second marriages are unlawful.
Novatianism
Novatianism No*va"tian*ism, n.
The doctrines or principles of the Novatians. --Milner.
Novation
Novation No*va"tion, n. [L. novatio; novus new: cf. F.
novation.]
1. Innovation. [Obs.]
I shall easily grant that novations in religion are
a main cause of distempers in commonwealths. --Laud.
2. (Law) A substitution of a new debt for an old one; also,
the remodeling of an old obligation.
Ovation
Ovation O*va"tion, n. [L. ovatio, fr. ovare to exult, rejoice,
triumph in an ovation; cf. Gr. ? to shout: cf. F. ovation.]
1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a
commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory
over slaves.
2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the
multitude to a public favorite.
To rain an April of ovation round Their statues.
--Tennyson.
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