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novel
new and original; not previously seen
Synonyms
- original
- innovative
- fresh
Antonyms
- old
- familiar
- stale
novel in a sentence
Her novel approach to the problem surprised the judges.
Her novel approach to the problem impressed the judges.
Where it comes from
From Latin novus 'new'
Memory hook
NOVEL — like a NEW NOVA.
Word parts
- nov — new
novel: nov (new) + -el (adjective-forming)
Read it in context
- Writing at the Edges Arts