novelize
novelize · novelizes · novelized · novelizing
To adapt something to a fictional form, especially to adapt into a novelTo adapt something to a fictional form, especially to adapt into a novel.
Meaning
2 sensesTo adapt something to a fictional form, especially to adapt into a novel.
Herbert was able to novelize his experiences as a soldier into a compelling action drama.
convert into the form or the style of a novel
(dated)To innovate.
Translations
2 languagesForms
novelizes, novelizing, novelized, novelizedSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- convert into the form or the style of a novel:novelisefictionalizefictionalise
Word family
2 related wordsRelatednovelization
Derivednovelizer
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle