Novels: meaning, definitions and examples

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novels

 

[ หˆnษ’vษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literature

Fictional prose narratives that are longer and more complex than short stories. Novels typically explore characters, settings, plots, and themes in depth, providing readers with a rich and immersive reading experience.

Synonyms

books, fiction, stories

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed reading classic novels by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
  • The novel depicted the struggles of a young immigrant in a new country.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Something that is new, original, or innovative; a departure from the usual or traditional. Can also refer to a long work of fiction with a complex storyline.

Synonyms

innovative, new, original

Examples of usage

  • The company's latest product was a novel approach to solving a common problem.
  • His idea for the movie was truly novel and captured the attention of many.

Translations

Translations of the word "novels" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น romances

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคจเฅเคฏเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Romane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ novel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะผะฐะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powieล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ่ชฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท romans

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ novelas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท romanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุงูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ romรกny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ romรกny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ romani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกldsรถgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะพะผะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ romanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ novelas

Etymology

The word 'novel' originated from the Italian word 'novella', which means 'new'. The genre of the novel as we know it today emerged in the 18th century with works like Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe' and Samuel Richardson's 'Pamela'. Novels have since become a popular form of storytelling, offering a wide range of genres and themes to readers around the world.

See also: novelist, novelists, novelty.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,281 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.