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nov

Latin

new

Variants

nov

About This Root

From Latin novus (new). Produces novel (new story or idea), novice (new learner), innovate (bring in something new), and renovate (make new again). The prefix in- adds 'into' (innovate), while re- adds 'again' (renovate). Nova in astronomy names a star that appears suddenly 'new.'

Associated Words

innovate

To introduce new ideas or methods; to make creative changes

B1

innovation

The introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or invention

NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFL

innovative

Featuring new ideas or methods; creative and forward-thinking

TOEFLGREB2

innovatively

In a creative and new way

B1

innovativeness

The quality of being innovative and creative

B1

innovator

A person who introduces new ideas or methods

B1

new-generation

Of the latest or most advanced version or group

nova

A star that suddenly brightens dramatically

GREB1

novel

A long fictional prose work; new and original in nature

NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL

novelist

A writer of novels

B1

novelistic

Having the characteristics or style of a novel

A2

novelization

A novel adapted from a film or other non-literary source

A2

novelize

To adapt a story into the form of a novel

novelty

The quality of being new; something novel or unusual

IELTSTOEFLGRE

novice

A beginner or inexperienced person

IELTSTOEFLGRE

renewable

Able to be renewed; a sustainable energy source

TOEFLA1

renewal

The act of renewing or restoring something

IELTSTOEFLA1

renovate

To repair and improve a building or space

TOEFLGREB1

renovation

The process of repairing and improving a building

IELTSTOEFLB1

renovator

A person who repairs and restores buildings or furniture

B1