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Definition of novelization

novelization

/ˌnɑː.vəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: novelisation)
nov · el · i · za · tion
Plural:novelizations
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novelization Lexical Profile

novelization Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A novel adapted from a story originally created for another medium, such as a film, television series, play, or video game.

Example

"The paperback novelization of the summer blockbuster included several scenes that had been cut from the final film."

2

The act or process of adapting a work from another medium into the form of a novel.

Example

"The studio hired an experienced science fiction author to handle the novelization of the original screenplay."

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• Rhymes for novelization

• Nearby Words

novelette
novelist
novelistic
novelization
novelize
novella
novelty

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Novelization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/novelization
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