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Meaning of novel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

novel

Pronunciation:/ˈnɒvl̩//ˈnɑvəl/

adjective

Definitions

  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.

    Synonyms:unusual

novel

Pronunciation:/ˈnɒvl̩//ˈnɑvəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella.

  2. A fable; a short tale, especially one of many making up a larger work.