novel

¹nov·el

adj \ˈnä-vəl\

Definition of NOVEL

1

: new and not resembling something formerly known or used

2

: original or striking especially in conception or style <a novel scheme to collect money>

Examples of NOVEL

1. She has suggested a novel approach to the problem.
2. Handheld computers are novel devices.

Origin of NOVEL

Middle English, from Anglo-French, new, from Latin novellus, from diminutive of novus new — more at new

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to NOVEL

Synonyms: fresh, new, original, strange, unaccustomed, unfamiliar, unheard-of, unknown, unprecedented

Antonyms: familiar, hackneyed, old, time-honored, tired, warmed-over

Related Words: innovative, unique; nontraditional, unconventional, untried, unused, unworn; pathbreaking, pioneering, trailblazing

Near Antonyms: conventional, established, traditional, tried, tried-and-true; derivative, imitative

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