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 ]

n. [ L. novatio; novus new: cf. F. novation. ] 1. Innovation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

I shall easily grant that novations in religion are a main cause of distempers in commonwealths. Laud. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) A substitution of a new debt for an old one; also, the remodeling of an old obligation; debt restructuring. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

n. [ L. ovatio, fr. ovare to exult, rejoice, triumph in an ovation; cf. Gr. &unr_; 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. [ 1913 Webster ]

To rain an April of ovation round
Their statues. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Especially: A prolonged applause for a person of group after a speech or performance. [ PJC ]

standing ovation a prolonged applause during which the audience stands as a sign of special appreciation or admiration. [ PJC ]

n. [ L. renovatio: cf. F. rénovation. ] The act or process of renovating; the state of being renovated or renewed. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is something inexpressibly pleasing in the annual renovation of the world. Rabbler. [ 1913 Webster ]