Latin Word of the Day
novus
NOH-wus • adjective — 12th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: new; recent; not previously existing or used
Examples
- Novus liber in mensa iacet.
(The new book lies on the table.) - Novum consilium habemus.
(We have a new plan.) - Puella novam tunicam gerit.
(The girl wears a new dress.)
Synonyms
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Novus is a common adjective used to describe something recently made, acquired, or begun. It must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case (novus, nova, novum). Recens often emphasizes 'recent' (recently occurred) while novus can mean 'brand new' or 'different.' The word is the ancestor of many Romance-language words meaning 'new' (e.g., nuevo, nouveau).
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