novelize

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Etymology

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From novel +‎ -ize.

Verb

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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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