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novel in Malay

novel

UK/ˈnɒvəl//ˈnɑvəl/

novel in Malay: novel, roman. In English, novel means newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.

Malay words for novel

work of prose fiction
novel, roman

English meaning of novel

  1. adjective Newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.
  2. adjective Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type.
  3. noun A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella.
  4. noun A fable; a short tale, especially one of many making up a larger work.

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Questions about novel in Malay

What is the meaning of novel in Malay?
Novel in Malay is novel, roman.
Apakah maksud novel dalam bahasa Melayu?
Novel: novel, roman.
What does novel mean in English?
Novel means newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.

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