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Webster 1913 Edition
Novelize
Nov′el-ize
,Verb.
I.
To innovate.
[Obs.]
Nov′el-ize
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Novelized
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Novelizing
.] 1.
To innovate.
[Obs.]
2.
To put into the form of novels; to represent by fiction; to fictionalize.
“To novelize history.” Sir J. Herschel.
Webster 1828 Edition
Novelize
NOV'ELIZE
,Verb.
I.
Definition 2024
novelize
novelize
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Alternative forms
Verb
novelize (third-person singular simple present novelizes, present participle novelizing, simple past and past participle novelized)
- To adapt something to a fictional form, especially to adapt into a novel.
- Herbert was able to novelize his experiences as a soldier into a compelling action drama.
- (dated) To innovate.