novum

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Synonyms: ovum, notum, novus, novem, nonum, novam

Antonyms: ovum, notum, novus, novem, nonum, novam

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Noun

1. A new feature, a [[novelty]].
2. {{lb|en|narratology|science fiction}} An [[innovation]] which is fictional, but, following the logic of [[cognitive estrangement]] (characteristic of science fiction), is afforded plausibility by the assumption that the fictional setting is scientifically consistent.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete|uncountable}} A [[game]] of [[dice]], properly called ''novem quinque'', the two principal [[throw]]s being [[nine]] and [[five]].

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