Definition of novel

• a. - Of recent origin or introduction; not ancient; new; hence, out of the ordinary course; unusual; strange; surprising.
• a. - That which is new or unusual; a novelty.
• a. - News; fresh tidings.
• a. - A fictitious tale or narrative, professing to be conformed to real life; esp., one intended to exhibit the operation of the passions, and particularly of love.
• a. - A new or supplemental constitution. See the Note under Novel, a.