v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Innovated p. pr. & vb. n. Innovating ] [ L. innovatus, p. p. of innovare to revew; pref. in- in + novare to make new, fr. novus new. See New. ] 1. To bring in as new; to introduce as a novelty; as, to innovate a word or an act. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To change or alter by introducing something new; to remodel; to revolutionize. [ Archaic ] Burton. [ 1913 Webster ]

From his attempts upon the civil power, he proceeds
to innovate God's worship. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To introduce novelties or changes; -- sometimes with in or on. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

Every man, therefore, is not fit to innovate. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

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 ]

n. One who favors innovation. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Characterized by, or introducing, innovations. Fitzed. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. innovateur. ] One who innovates. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]