Novelty: meaning, definitions and examples

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novelty

 

[ หˆnษ’v.ษ™l.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

new product design

The quality of being new and original, especially in an interesting way.

Synonyms

freshness, innovation, originality

Examples of usage

  • Her fashion designs are known for their novelty and creativity.
  • The company's success is due to their constant focus on novelty in their products.
Context #2 | Noun

unusual or unexpected event

Something new, unusual, or different; an innovation or creation.

Synonyms

curiosity, innovation, oddity

Examples of usage

  • The novelty of the situation caught everyone by surprise.
  • The novelty of the new technology quickly captured the public's attention.
Context #3 | Noun

gift or souvenir

A small and inexpensive toy, ornament, or trinket.

Synonyms

keepsake, memento, souvenir

Examples of usage

  • The store sells a variety of novelties and souvenirs for tourists.
  • She received a novelty keychain as a gift from her friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "novelty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น novidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคตเฅ€เคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Neuheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebaruan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะฒะธะทะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ฐใ—ใ• (atarashisa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nouveautรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ novedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yenilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆ๋กœ์›€ (saeroum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏุฉ (jida)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ novinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ novinka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฐๅฅ‡ (xฤซnqรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ novost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฝjung

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐาฃะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (akhaloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yenilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ novedad

Etymology

The word 'novelty' originated from the Latin word 'novellitatem', meaning 'newness' or 'freshness'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'novelty' has come to represent the concept of newness, originality, and innovation in various contexts, from product design to unusual events. The term has evolved to encompass the idea of something different or unexpected, often associated with creativity and curiosity. Today, 'novelty' continues to be used to describe new and interesting things that capture attention and spark interest.

See also: novelist, novelists, novels.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,316 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.