nov
Latinnew
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 · 20
novel
A long fictional prose work; new and original in nature
innovation
The introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or invention
innovative
Featuring new ideas or methods; creative and forward-thinking
novelist
A writer of novels
renewal
The act of renewing or restoring something
renovation
The process of repairing and improving a building
renewable
Able to be renewed; a sustainable energy source
novice
A beginner or inexperienced person
novelty
The quality of being new; something novel or unusual
renovate
To repair and improve a building or space
innovator
A person who introduces new ideas or methods
innovate
To introduce new ideas or methods; to make creative changes
nova
A star that suddenly brightens dramatically
novelistic
Having the characteristics or style of a novel
renovator
A person who repairs and restores buildings or furniture
innovatively
In a creative and new way
novelization
A novel adapted from a film or other non-literary source
innovativeness
The quality of being innovative and creative
novelize
To adapt a story into the form of a novel
new-generation
Of the latest or most advanced version or group