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novel

[ˈnɑːvəl]
noun/adjectivefeminine (noun) / N/A (adjective)pl: novels (noun) / N/A (adjective)
romance (noun); novo/inovador (adjective)
1. A long fictional prose narrative, typically having a complex plot and many characters
She spent the entire weekend reading a mystery novel.
Ela passou o fim de semana inteiro lendo um romance de mistério.
2. New, original, or different from anything seen before
The company introduced a novel approach to solving the problem.
A empresa introduziu uma abordagem inovadora para resolver o problema.
3. Unusual or striking in an interesting way
It was a novel experience for him to travel alone.
Foi uma experiência nova e interessante para ele viajar sozinho.
Synonyms
bookfictionnarrativestoryinnovativeoriginalunprecedented
Antonyms
non-fictionordinarytraditionalfamiliarconventional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
romance
Most common term for a novel; 'livro' is also used generically for book
Portugal
romance
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; identical usage
General Brazilian
inédito/novo
For the adjective meaning 'new' or 'original'
Portugal
inovador
Preferred term for 'novel' as innovative adjective

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn over a new leaf
break new ground
novel idea
novel approach
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