Novel 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 30
/ˈnɒv.əl/ (adj & noun)
Adjective: new and innovative, unprecedented, fresh, original, unique, unusual
Noun: a long story book with complex plot and characters, narrative, book, tale, work of fiction
Since the first report in December 2019 from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread quickly worldwide.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Antonyms: well-worn, cliched
Noun: novelty
