Synonyms & related words for nova

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of nova — including supernova, quasar, pulsar. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to nova

Explore words related to nova — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include novae, scotia, terra, supernovae, uranometry, radiogalaxy, daystar, stellar. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for nova

Common synonyms for nova include supernova, quasar, pulsar — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does nova come from?

The word nova breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root nov-, from Latin novus (“new”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.