English word innovation comes from Latin novo (I alter, change.. I make new, renew, refresh.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| novo | Latin (lat) | I alter, change.. I make new, renew, refresh. |
| innovare | Latin (lat) | |
| innovatio | Late Latin (LL) | |
| innovacion | Old French (fro) | |
| innovation | Middle French (frm) | |
| innovation | English (en) | A change effected by innovating; a change in customs. A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.. Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.. The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc. |