What does NOVEL mean?

Novel Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• (Noun) A fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.
• (Adjective) New or unusual in an interesting way.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈnɑvəl/
• UK: /ˈnɒv(ə)l/

Origin and Usage:

The word "novel" comes from the Italian word "novella", which means "new". The noun form of the word has been in use since the 16th century to describe a long fictional story. The adjective form of the word has been in use since the 15th century to describe something new or unusual. The usage of "novel" as a noun is common in literature, while the adjective form is used in everyday language to describe something innovative or fresh.

Synonyms:

• (Noun) Book, tale, story, narrative, fiction, romance
• (Adjective) New, innovative, fresh, original, unique

Related Words:

• Story
• Plot
• Drama
• Tale
• Scene

Example Sentences:

• The novel she was reading was a bestseller.
• The authors latest novel is set in a dystopian future.
• His approach to the problem was novel and unexpected.
• The companys novel product design won them several awards.