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novelty

noun/ˈnɑː.vəl.ti/

definition

the quality of being new, original, or unusual

example

The novelty of the new smartphone quickly attracted a lot of attention from tech enthusiasts.

synonyms
newnessoriginalityuniqueness
word origin — The word 'novelty' originates from the Latin word 'novus', meaning 'new'.

SAT Vocabulary Level 1 — Set 25

Set 25 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: novelty, immigrant, experimentation, niche, dynasty. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. novelty · noun/ˈnɑː.vəl.ti/

    the quality of being new, original, or unusual

    The novelty of the new smartphone quickly attracted a lot of attention from tech enthusiasts.

    Synonyms: newness, originality, uniqueness

    Origin: The word 'novelty' originates from the Latin word 'novus', meaning 'new'.

  2. immigrant · noun/ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

    a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

    The immigrant community in the city has significantly enriched its cultural diversity.

    Synonyms: migrant, settler, expatriate

    Origin: The word 'immigrant' originates from the Latin word 'immigrare', meaning 'to move into' or 'to enter'.

  3. experimentation · noun/ɪkˌspɛrɪmenˈteɪʃən/

    the process of trying out new ideas or methods to discover their effects or determine their validity

    The researchers conducted a series of experiments to support their hypothesis, demonstrating the importance of thorough experimentation in scientific inquiry.

    Synonyms: testing, trial, exploration

    Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin experimentatio(n-), from experiri 'test, try out'

  4. niche · noun/niːʧ/

    a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service

    The company found a profitable niche in eco-friendly packaging for small businesses.

    Synonyms: segment, sector, specialty

    Origin: from French 'nicher' meaning 'to make a nest', ultimately from Latin 'nidus' meaning 'nest'

  5. dynasty · noun/ˈdɪn.ə.sti/

    a sequence of rulers from the same family or lineage

    The Ming dynasty is known for its remarkable achievements in the arts and exploration during its rule in China.

    Synonyms: lineage, family, house

    Origin: from Old French 'dynastie', from Latin 'dynastia', from Greek 'dynasteia' meaning power, sovereignty.