Noun

(en noun)

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

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A change effected by innovating; a change in customs;

Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.

A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.

Noun

(wikipedia thought) (en noun)

Form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking.

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(uncountable) The process by which such forms arise or are manipulated; thinking.

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The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it’s unfamiliar territory.

A way of thinking (associated with a group, nation or region).