Antonyms for innovation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-uh-vey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn əˈveɪ ʃən

Definition of innovation

Origin : mid-15c., "restoration, renewal," from Latin innovationem (nominative innovatio), noun of action from past participle stem of innovare (see innovate).

noun change, novelty

Example sentences :

They are, as a rule, averse to innovation, especially when it involves expenditure.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

And Harriet had established on the Street the innovation of after-dinner coffee.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The result of the first year's trial demonstrated the wisdom of the "innovation."
Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee

They stood for all that had come to the country, all the change and innovation that he hated.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

There is no greater evil in a state than the spirit of innovation.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

The latter made a written report, but the innovation was not repeated.
Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

For a wonder he approved of the innovation of lamps and closed shutters.
Extract from : « The Bondwoman » by Marah Ellis Ryan

In commerce as well as in letters there was this same activity and innovation.
Extract from : « The Facts About Shakespeare » by William Allan Nielson

This innovation in the Roman paganism was full of consequences.
Extract from : « The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism » by Franz Cumont

Mrs. Fowler introduced an innovation by sewing the tape to the sleeves of our psychic.
Extract from : « The Shadow World » by Hamlin Garland

Synonyms for innovation

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