1. A new, original, or creative way of solving a problem that has not been tried before
The company found a novel solution to reduce production costs by 40%.
A empresa encontrou uma solução inovadora para reduzir os custos de produção em 40%.
2. An unconventional or inventive approach to addressing a challenge
Their novel solution to traffic congestion impressed city planners.
A solução inovadora deles para o congestionamento impressionou os planejadores urbanos.