novelty
gb/nˈɑvəlti/ us/nˈɑvəlti/
B2
Inglese
~ 9800
újdonság, újszerűség, különlegesség, csecsebecse, tréfás apróság, újdonság követelménye
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
újdonság
A2
újszerűség
C1
Schema d'uso:
the novelty of [activity/situation]
At first the long commute had a certain novelty, but after a month it just became exhausting.
Eleinte volt valami újdonság a hosszú ingázásban, de egy hónap után már egyszerűen csak kimerítővé vált.
The company hopes the novelty of its design will attract younger customers.
A cég abban bízik, hogy a dizájn újszerűsége vonzza majd a fiatalabb vásárlókat.
Working from home soon lost its novelty once the everyday problems started to appear.
Travelers are often drawn to the sheer novelty of completely different cultures.
The gadget sold well at first, mainly because of its novelty rather than its usefulness.
Esempi per chi studia
The novelty of living alone made her feel excited at first.
Az egyedül élés újdonsága eleinte izgatottá tette.
Online classes had some novelty, but later they felt normal.
Az online óráknak volt némi újdonságuk, de később már megszokottnak tűntek.
He enjoyed the novelty of eating food from another country.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use *novelty* when they simply mean something is good. *Novelty* only means it is new or different and interesting for that reason; it does not mean it is high quality. Also, many learners confuse *novelty* with *novel* (a long book) because they look similar, but their meanings are different.
Significato
quality of being new or different
Collocazioni
the novelty wears off
|the novelty of [something]
|sense of novelty
|for the sake of novelty
|sheer novelty
|seek novelty
Sinonimi
newness (Neutral word for being new; does not suggest being unusual or entertaining as strongly as 'novelty'.)
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originality (Emphasizes creative difference and inventiveness, not just the state of being new.)
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freshness (Suggests pleasantly new or not tired; can be used for ideas, experiences, and also for food or air.)
Contrari
familiarity (Focuses on being well-known and normal rather than new or surprising.)
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routine (Suggests something done again and again, with no feeling of newness.)
Temi
psychology
|daily_life
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The feeling or quality that something has because it is new, different, or not usual, and so is interesting for a while.
The quality of being new, original, or different, especially in a way that is interesting or enjoyable.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
újdonság
A2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is a novelty (for/to [someone])
In the small village, a tourist with a large camera was still a novelty.
A kis faluban egy nagy fényképezőgéppel járó turista még mindig újdonságnak számított.
Electric cars were once a novelty, but now they are appearing on every street.
Az elektromos autók valaha újdonságnak számítottak, ma már szinte minden utcában megjelennek.
For many older people, using a smartphone is still something of a novelty.
Having a male nurse on the ward used to be a novelty; now it’s completely normal.
At that time, voting for young women was a real novelty in local politics.
Esempi per chi studia
When I first moved here, snow was a novelty for me.
Amikor először ideköltöztem, a hó újdonság volt számomra.
A woman taxi driver was a novelty in that town.
Abban a városban egy női taxis újdonságnak számított.
For my grandparents, eating sushi is still a novelty.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this countable sense (*a novelty*) with the uncountable quality (*novelty*). If you talk about one special thing that is new in a place, use *a novelty*: "In this village, a big supermarket is a novelty." If you talk about the general feeling of newness, use uncountable *novelty*: "The novelty of the big supermarket soon disappeared."
Significato
an unusual new person or thing
Collocazioni
still a novelty
|remain a novelty
|a real novelty
|a rare novelty
|a mere novelty
|quite a novelty
Sinonimi
rarity (Emphasizes being rare or hard to find; does not always suggest the same playful interest as 'novelty'.)
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curiosity (Suggests something strange or unusual that makes people want to look at it, sometimes a little negative.)
Contrari
commonplace (Emphasizes that something is very usual and no longer interesting or surprising.)
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normality (Focuses on being part of what is usual or expected in a situation.)
Temi
daily_life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Someone or something that is special because it is new or rare in that place or situation.
A person, thing, or experience that is unusual or new in a particular place or situation and is therefore interesting or surprising.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
csecsebecse
B2
Schema d'uso:
a novelty [item/gift/toy]
The tourist shops were full of plastic novelties and key rings.
A turistaboltok tele voltak műanyag csecsebecsékkel és kulcstartókkal.
She bought some cheap Halloween novelties to decorate the office.
Vett néhány olcsó halloweeni csecsebecsét, hogy feldíszítse az irodát.
The company makes novelty toys that light up and make noises.
He works in a store that sells party novelties and joke gifts.
These novelty mugs change color when you pour hot water in.
Esempi per chi studia
We bought small Christmas novelties for the children.
Vettünk a gyerekeknek néhány apró karácsonyi csecsebecsét.
The shop window was full of funny novelties.
A kirakat tele volt vicces csecsebecsékkel.
He gave her a novelty mug that looks like a camera.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think *novelty* in this sense means any new product. In shops, *novelties* usually means small, fun, often silly items, not serious new technology. Say *a new product* or *an innovation* for serious or useful new things.
Significato
small amusing toy or item
Collocazioni
novelty item
|novelty toy
|novelty gift
|novelty shop
|party novelties
|plastic novelties
Sinonimi
gadget (Often suggests a small, clever device; may be more useful than a simple novelty toy.)
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trinket (A small decorative object; not always humorous or unusual like many novelties.)
Contrari
necessity (A thing that you really need, unlike a novelty, which is mostly for fun.)
Temi
shopping
|leisure
|culture
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
A small, usually cheap thing or toy that people buy for fun because it looks funny or different, not because they need it.
A small, often cheap object or toy that is mainly bought for amusement or because it looks unusual, rather than because it is useful.
SOSTANTIVO
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Schema d'uso:
the novelty of [invention/design] (in patent law)
The application was rejected due to a lack of novelty over existing patents.
A bejelentést a meglévő szabadalmakhoz képest fennálló újdonsághiány miatt utasították el.
A novelty search is carried out to determine whether the invention is really new.
Újdonságkutatást végeznek annak megállapítására, hogy a találmány valóban új-e.
Lawyers argued that the claimed invention did not meet the statutory requirement of novelty.
Strong novelty and inventive step are essential for obtaining a valid patent.
The examiner questioned the novelty of the device in light of the published research paper.
Esempi per chi studia
The patent office checks the novelty of the invention.
A szabadalmi hivatal ellenőrzi a találmány újdonságát.
If there is no novelty, you cannot get a patent.
Ha nincs újdonság, nem lehet szabadalmat kapni.
They paid a lawyer to do a novelty search for their new product.
Errore comune:
Learners may try to use this technical sense in everyday situations, for example, saying *"This idea has no novelty"* when they simply mean it is not very original. Outside law or patent writing, it is more natural to say *"The idea is not new"* or *"The idea is not very original".*
Significato
legal newness requirement for patents
Collocazioni
patent novelty
|novelty requirement
|lack of novelty
|novelty search
|assess novelty
Sinonimi
originality (In legal contexts, can refer to being new, but *novelty* is the more exact technical term in patent law.)
Contrari
prior art (Technical term for existing knowledge or products that show something is not new, and so fails the novelty requirement.)
Temi
law
|business
|technology
Definizione
In patent law, the rule that an invention must be really new and not already known to the public before it can get a patent.
In patent law, the condition that an invention must be new compared with all publicly available knowledge in order to be granted a patent.
Grammatica
Forma base
novelty
IPA
GB/nˈɑvəlti/
US/nˈɑvəlti/
Sillabe e accento
nov - elty (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (nov)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: novelty
- Plural: novelties, novelty
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
novelty act
1/nˈɑvəlti ˈækt/
fixed phrase
performer known for a gimmick
A performer whose show is popular mainly because it is strange, funny, or different, not because of deep or serious art.
Esempi
- At first he was seen as a novelty act, but later he proved he had real talent.
- The TV show is full of novelty acts that do strange tricks to get attention.
novelty item
1/nˈɑvəlti ˈaɪtəm/
fixed phrase
small fun product, not useful
A small, usually cheap thing people buy for fun or as a joke, not because they really need it.
Esempi
- The gift shop sells novelty items like dancing pens and talking key rings.
- These sunglasses are more of a novelty item than something you would wear every day.
novelty song
1/nˈɑvəlti sˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
humorous or gimmicky song
A funny or strange song that people enjoy for a short time because it is different, not because it is serious music.
Esempi
- The band became famous for a novelty song that went viral online.
- That silly novelty song was popular one summer and then disappeared.
novelty value
1/nˈɑvəlti vˈælju/
fixed phrase
interest gained just by being new
The interest or attraction something has only because it is new or different, not because it is truly good or useful.
Esempi
- The product sold well at first mainly for its novelty value.
- I think this show’s success is mostly down to its novelty value; it may not last.
the novelty wears off
1/ðə nˈɑvəlti wˈɛɹz ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
when something new stops exciting
Used to say that something is not fun or interesting anymore because people are used to it now.
Esempi
- Working abroad was amazing at first, but after a year the novelty wore off.
- The children loved the new game, though the novelty soon wore off.
- For many people, the novelty of social media has worn off, and they use it less often.