Novial, an abbreviation of "Nov International Auxiliari Lingue" (New International Auxiliary Language), was created by Danish linguist Otto Jespersen in 1928. It was designed to be an easy-to-learn constructed language that could serve as a bridge between speakers of different languages, specifically those of the Indo-European family.

Some defining features of Novial that help it accomplish its purpose include:

1. Simplicity: Novial was designed to be simple and easy to learn, with a small set of grammar rules and regular conjugations. The language avoids irregularities and exceptions found in many natural languages.

2. International vocabulary: The vocabulary of Novial is drawn from a variety of languages, primarily English, French, German, and the Romance languages. This makes it easier for speakers of these languages to learn and recognize Novial words.

3. Regular word formation: Novial uses a regular system for word formation, which allows speakers to easily create new words by combining existing roots, prefixes, and suffixes. This feature makes the language more flexible and adaptable.

4. Clear phonetic spelling: Novial uses a phonetic spelling system, with each letter representing a single sound. This makes pronunciation straightforward for learners and reduces ambiguity.

5. Flexibility in word order: Novial allows for flexibility in word order, which can accommodate the preferences of speakers from different linguistic backgrounds. It does have a default subject-verb-object (SVO) word order, which is common in many Indo-European languages.

6. Gender neutrality: Novial eliminates gendered nouns and articles, making it a more inclusive language that avoids gender bias.

These features of Novial aim to make it an accessible and practical auxiliary language for international communication. Although the language never gained widespread use, it remains an interesting example of a constructed language designed for ease of learning and communication.
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