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The engineer proposed a novel design to reduce heat buildup in the aircraft engine. What is the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?

  1. A
    fictional
  2. originalAnswer
  3. C
    traditional
  4. D
    lengthy

Answer

original
In this context, 'novel' functions as an adjective meaning new, original, or innovative. The engineer is presenting a fresh design solution to address engine heat buildup.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the part of speech and surrounding context clues for the target word.
The word 'novel' modifies the noun 'design' in an engineering context, indicating it functions as an adjective.
Determining the grammatical role helps distinguish between noun and adjective definitions.
2
Determine which definition logically fits an engineer introducing a solution to reduce heat buildup.
The meaning 'original' or 'innovative' fits the sentence logically.
The engineer is presenting a new approach to solve a mechanical challenge.

Key Concept

Identifying the contextual meaning of multiple-meaning words
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