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novelty

/ˈnɒvəlti/ noun · British & US
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What does novelty mean?

noun

A new or original thing, idea, or feature that is interesting or exciting because it is unusual or unexpected. A quality or feature that is unusual or unexpected.

Example

"The new smartphone's novelty was its ability to charge wirelessly."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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