Definition of novel
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: new and not resembling something formerly known or used
New technologies are posing novel problems.
b
: not previously identified
transmission of a novel coronavirus a novel genetic mutation novel bacterial strains
2
: original or striking especially in conception or style
a novel scheme to collect money novel solutions
novel
nounDefinition of novel (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an invented prose narrative that is usually long and complex and deals especially with human experience through a usually connected sequence of events
2
: the literary genre consisting of novels
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