Novelty (derived from Latin word ''novus'' for "new") is the quality of being new, or following from that, of being striking, original or unusual. Novelty may be the shared experience of a new cultural phenomenon or the subjective perception of an individual.
From the meaning of being unusual usage is derived the concept of the
novelty dance (a type of dance that is popular for being unusual or humorous); the
novelty song
A novelty song is a type of song built upon some form of novel concept, such as a gimmick, a piece of humor, or a sample of popular culture. Novelty songs partially overlap with comedy songs, which are more explicitly based on humor, and wit ...
(a musical item that capitalizes on something new, unusual, or a current fad); the
novelty show (a competition or display in which exhibits or specimens are in way some novel); and
novelty architecture (a building or other structure that is interesting because it has an amusing design). It is also this sense that applies to a
novelty item, a small manufactured adornment, toy or collectible. These, in turn are often used as
promotional merchandise in
marketing
Marketing is the process of exploring, creating, and delivering value to meet the needs of a target market in terms of goods and services; potentially including selection of a target audience; selection of certain attributes or themes to emph ...
. The
chess term, novelty, is used for a move in chess which has never been played before in a recorded game.
The term can have pejorative sense and refer to a mere ''innovation''. However,
novelty in patent law is part of the legal test to determine whether an invention is patentable. A
novelty effect is the tendency for performance to initially improve when new technology is instituted.
See also
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Novelty theory
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Innovation
Innovation is the practical implementation of ideas that result in the introduction of new goods or services or improvement in offering goods or services. ISO TC 279 in the standard ISO 56000:2020 defines innovation as "a new or changed enti ...
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Creativity
Creativity is a phenomenon whereby something new and valuable is formed. The created item may be intangible (such as an idea, a scientific theory, a musical composition, or a joke) or a physical object (such as an invention, a printed lit ...
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One-hit wonder
A one-hit wonder or viral hit is any entity that achieves mainstream popularity, often for only one piece of work, and becomes known among the general public solely for that momentary success. The term is most commonly used in regard to music p ...
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Interest (emotion)
References
External links
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