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novelty Definition

nov·elty (nävəl tē)

noun pl. -·ties

  1. the quality of being novel; newness; freshness
  2. something new, fresh, or unusual; change; innovation
  3. a small, often cheap, cleverly made article, usually for play or adornment: usually used in pl.

Etymology: ME novelte < OFr noveleté < LL novellitas

adjective

having characteristics that are new, unusual, atypical, etc. a novelty tune

novelty* Synonyms

novelty*

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novelty Synonyms

novelty

n.

  1. The quality of being novel

    originality, recentness, modernity, freshness; see newness.

  2. Something popular because it is new

    innovation, origination, creation; see fad.

  3. A striking article, usually one that is cheap and garish

    oddity, curiosity, gimcrack; see knickknack.

novelty Law Definition

n

an element required to obtain a patent.  See new and useful.

novelty Usage Examples

Preposition: of

invention: An examination and search is carried out by the Patent Office on all patent applications to check for the novelty of the invention.

Converse of object

  • introduce: I thought next I could introduce some novelty into the performance.
  • destroy: The main reason for this is that any disclosure of the invention may destroy novelty and hence render the invention non-patentable.
  • enjoy: I think they are both surprised to be seen and enjoy the novelty of being seen.

Adjective modifier

  • evolutionary: In the process, they are shifting the emphasis from genes and fitness to emergent order as a primary source of evolutionary novelty.
  • sheer: Additionally, the sheer novelty of the technology, itself provides inspiration to some students.
  • genuine: There is a genuine novelty that emerges with culture, now superimposed on the wild nature out of which humans once emerged.
  • technological: Level of Technological Innovation Micro Projects Projects possess a degree of technological novelty or innovation.
  • relative: Reasons for this include the relative novelty of the specification and its high level of complexity.
  • initial: After the initial novelty and excitement I want to get back to the bread and butter work of the Church.

Modifies a noun

  • cufflink: We have a wide range of cuff links including sterling silver, rhodium or gold plated, classic styles and novelty cufflinks.
  • condom: Not all novelty condoms provide protection so always check.
  • gift: Why not buy him an unusual gadget, or maybe something for the office or a novelty gift for his golfing or fishing hobby.
  • detection: From this we will estimate the information capacity of the storage and performance of novelty detection.
  • cake: Wedding cakes, birthday cakes, novelty cakes made by hand.
  • candle: The candle workshop is best known for its vast range of novelty candles all made in Wales.

Noun used with modifier

  • stag: The packs have an adult theme to them and include a whole host of stag night novelties guaranteed to generate some laughs!
  • chocolate: Chocolate Novelties does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
  • fun: Free Entry Bookie of The Month Paddy Power has a large range of markets especially in some of the fun novelty markets.
  • party: Fun Stuff Online Supplier of low cost fancy dress, wigs, glasses, hats, props and party novelties.

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