novel

Meanings

• noun

  A long and sophisticated work of fiction, typically published in book form.

  - "She wrote a novel about her experiences during the war."
  - "His first novel was a bestseller."
  - "The novel was adapted into a successful movie."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɑvəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

unusual

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with novel
rives , hives , ives

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Variants

List of all variants of novel that leads to same result
novel , novelistic , novelistically , novels , dime novel , dime novels , graphic novel , graphic novels , saga , saga novel , saga novels

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'novellus', meaning new.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first novel is considered to be 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes.

2. J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series is one of the best-selling novel series of all time.

3. The longest novel ever written is 'Remembrance of Things Past' by Marcel Proust, with over 6,000 pages in its complete edition.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Novella: A short novel or long short story.

2. Novelization: The process of adapting a film, television show, or other media into a novel form.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The novel is a major form of literary art that originated in Europe during the Renaissance period. It allowed for the exploration of complex themes and characters in a way that was not possible in earlier forms of literature, such as epics and ballads. The novel has since become a global phenomenon, with many famous works coming from various countries and cultures.

How to Memorize "novel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large book with an intriguing cover.
   - Visualize the author writing the novel at a desk.
   - Picture the characters and settings described in the novel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'novel' with 'storybook'.
   - Think of a novel as a long, detailed narrative.
   - Link the word 'novel' with 'imagination'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - N-Never forget, O-Originally written, V-Value adding Elaborate Novel.
   - N-New, O-Original, V-Value, E-Entertaining Literature.
   - N-Narrative, O-Originated, V-Valuable, E-Entertaining

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