Definitions for novice

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Spelling: [nov-is]

IPA: /ˈnɒv ɪs/

Novice is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 91 anagrams from letters in novice (ceinov).

Definitions for novice

noun

1. a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner; tyro:
2. a person who has been received into a religious order or congregation for a period of probation before taking vows.
3. a person newly become a church member.
4. a recent convert to Christianity.

Origin of novice

1300-50; Middle English novyce Middle French novice Medieval Latin novītius convent novice, variant of Latin novīcius newly come into a particular status, derivative of novus Examples for novice

To which the novice (being to that end instructed by his attendant sponsors) replied 'I do!'

I was a novice at honest work, and any special exertion was not then to my taste.

I could see myself like the novice who had just been admitted as a nun.

What was the material of the novice habit, what kind of incense did they inhale, what was on the plate at dinner.

The novice then laid his hand upon his breast and bent before him.

Being a novice Syrian War watcher, I assumed the regime had returned in force.

The novice should not attempt a glide unless the conditions are just right.

For a novice sailor to keep the ship safe for so long in those conditions was remarkable.

For novice and fitness-enthusiasts alike, the Amiigo's intelligent pattern recognition alleviates a major headache at the gym.

We found many teachers who were already on top of their game, or teachers who were far too novice.