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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.
To innovate. [Not in use.]

Definition 2025

novelize

novelize

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Verb

novelize ‎(third-person singular simple present novelizes, present participle novelizing, simple past and past participle novelized)

  1. 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.
  2. (dated) To innovate.

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