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graphic novel

graph·ic nov·el
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [graf-ik nov-uh l]
    • /ˈgræf ɪk ˈnɒv əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [graf-ik nov-uh l]
    • /ˈgræf ɪk ˈnɒv əl/

Definitions of graphic novel words

  • noun graphic novel a novel in the form of comic strips. 1
  • noun graphic novel comic book 1
  • noun graphic novel a novel in the form of a comic strip 0
  • noun graphic novel a story of some length in comic-strip format, usually bound as a book 0
See all 4 definitions of graphic novel

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Origin of graphic novel

First appearance:

before 1985
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Graphic novel

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Graphic novel

graphic novel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

graphic novel usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for graphic novel

noun graphic novel

  • cartoon — A cartoon is a humorous drawing or series of drawings in a newspaper or magazine.
  • comic — If you describe something as comic, you mean that it makes you laugh, and is often intended to make you laugh.
  • manga — a Japanese graphic novel, typically intended for adults, characterized by highly stylized art.
All 3 Synonyms of graphic novel

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