Novel

/ˈnΙ’vlΜ©/

The meaning and definition of Novel, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.
  2. Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type.

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Origin

From Old French novel, from Latin novellus, from Latin novus.

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