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- [nov-uh l]
- /ˈnɒv əl/
- /ˈnɒvl/
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- [nov-uh l]
- /ˈnɒv əl/
Definitions of novel word
- noun novel Roman Law. an imperial enactment subsequent and supplementary to an imperial compilation and codification of authoritative legal materials. Usually, Novels. imperial enactments subsequent to the promulgation of Justinian's Code and supplementary to it: one of the four divisions of the Corpus Juris Civilis. 1
- noun novel Civil Law. an amendment to a statute. 1
- adjective novel of a new kind; different from anything seen or known before: a novel idea. 1
- noun novel A fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism. 1
- noun novel fictional writing 1
- adjective novel new, different 1
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Origin of novel
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Italian novella (storia) new kind of story. See novel2
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Parts of speech for Novel
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novel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
novel usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for novel
adj novel
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- offbeat — differing from the usual or expected; unconventional: an offbeat comedian.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- innovative — tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.
adjective novel
noun novel
- narrative — a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.
- storey — story2 .
- story — a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
- tale — a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story: a tale about Lincoln's dog.
- book — A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are fastened together and fixed inside a cover of stronger paper or cardboard. Books contain information, stories, or poetry, for example.
Antonyms for novel
adj novel
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- future — time that is to be or come hereafter.
adjective novel
- well-worn — showing the effects of extensive use or wear: well-worn carpets.
noun novel
- non-fiction — the branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts and reality, including biography, history, and the essay (opposed to fiction and distinguished from poetry and drama).
- truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
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