novum
novum · novums · nova
A new feature, a noveltyA new feature, a novelty.
US/nˈoʊvəm/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A new feature, a novelty.
(countable, uncountable)An innovation which is fictional, but, following the logic of cognitive estrangement (characteristic of science fiction), is afforded plausibility by the assumption that the fictional setting is scientifically consistent.
(obsolete, uncountable)A game of dice, properly called novem quinque, the two principal throws being nine and five.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin novum.Borrowed from Latin novum.
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Forms
plural: novums / novaWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable