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    novel
    /ˈnɒvl/

    noun

    • 1. a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism: "the novels of Jane Austen"

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  2. adjective. uk / ˈnɒv. ə l / us / ˈnɑː.v ə l / new and original, not like anything seen before: a novel idea / suggestion. Keeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short! Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. medical specialized. used to refer to a new strain (= type) of a virus that has not been seen before:

  3. noun. 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. novelistic. ˌnä-və-ˈli-stik. adjective. novelistically.

  4. NOVEL meaning: 1. a long printed story about imaginary characters and events: 2. new and original, not like…. Learn more.

  5. noun. an extended work in prose, either fictitious or partly so, dealing with character, action, thought, etc, esp in the form of a story. the novel. the literary genre represented by novels. obsolete. usually plural a short story or novella, as one of those in the Decameron of Boccaccio. novel. 2. / ˈnɒvəl / adjective.

  6. 1. countable noun B1. A novel is a long written story about imaginary people and events. ...a novel by Herman Hesse. [ + by] ...historical novels set in the time of the Pharaohs. Synonyms: story, tale, fiction, romance More Synonyms of novel. 2. adjective.

  7. Jun 7, 2024 · A novel is a narrative work of prose fiction that tells a story about specific human or character experiences over a considerable length. Prose style and length, as well as fictional or semi-fictional subject matter, are the most clearly defining characteristics of a novel.

  8. Feb 4, 2024 · A novel is a fictional narrative written in prose that focuses on character development, an engaging plot, and a coherent theme.

  9. Nov 6, 2023 · A novel is a literary work of fiction that narrates an extended story featuring a plot, a cast of characters, and a central theme, offering a compelling and immersive reading experience.

  10. Novel Definition. A Novel is a long narrative work of fiction with some realism. It is often in prose form and is published as a single book. The word ‘novel’ has been derived from the Italian word ‘ novella ’ which means “new”.

  11. A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. Traditional novels offer a strong plot that poses a problem or set of problems to the characters in the narrative, some of...