Meaning
The term "novel" as an adjective refers to something that is new, original, or unprecedented in nature, often implying a departure from established norms or conventions, and can pertain to ideas, approaches, or methodologies that introduce innovative pers
💡 While "novel" is often used to describe innovative ideas, it should not be confused with "new" in a general sense; "novel" emphasizes uniqueness and originality rather than mere recency.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
urban
ecologist
presented
a
novel
method
for
monitoring
rooftop
gardens
,
the
city
planners
listened
carefully
.
Her
approach
combined
simple
sensors
with
regular
observational
diaries
kept
by
volunteers
,
so
the
data
remained
grounded
in
everyday
experiences
.
Although
the
initial
results
were
modest
,
they
revealed
clear
patterns
in
how
microclimates
affected
plant
health
.
The
team
adjusted
the
sampling
schedule
and
explained
the
rationale
to
participants
,
which
improved
compliance
and
the
quality
of
the
records
.
By
the
end
of
the
season
they
had
enough
evidence
to
recommend
small
design
changes
that
could
increase
biodiversity
on
many
roofs
.
Common Phrases
novel approach
novel concept
novel methodology
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