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Novelty
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; something new and interesting, such as a small, inexpensive item designed to attract attention.
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Imagine This
Imagine walking into a shop and seeing a shiny, unfamiliar gadget on every counter. Each day, a different item is showcased as the 'latest novelty,' drawing people in with its promise of something new.
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Sounds Like
NOH-vuhl-tee
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Looks Like
Contains the root 'novel' (new) and ends with -ty, visually hinting at 'newness'.
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Remember This
Novelty emphasizes newness or unusualness. Its appeal often fades as people grow used to the item or idea.
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Other Forms
noveltiesnoun
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Connect With
newness, originality, innovation, fad
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Note
Do not confuse novelty with significance or importance. 'Novelty' refers to newness or unusualness, while 'novel' as an adjective means original or inventive (less formal). The term is commonly used with 'novelty item' or 'novelty act.'
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Examples
- The novelty of the gadget wore off after a week.
- Retailers rely on novelty items to attract customers and boost sales.
Synonyms
newnessoriginalityfreshnessunusualness
Antonyms
familiarityconventionalitystaleness
Etymology
From Latin novus 'new' through Old French novelte; the suffix -ty forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Mnemonic
Novelty = novel + ty: the suffix -ty marks a state or quality; novelty is the state of being novel (new).
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