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Neologism

//niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase. countable

    "These neologisms demonstrate the cumulative quality of language, in which we use the known to describe the unknown."

  2. 2
    the act of inventing a word or phrase wordnet
  3. 3
    An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning. broadly, countable
  4. 4
    a newly invented word or phrase wordnet
  5. 5
    The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word. uncountable

    "Neologizing, the practice of coining new words, may seem to be an arcane, specialized activity, but it's everywhere -- and the skillful employment of neologism is what gives English much of its verve."

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  1. 6
    The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    Synonym of neology. countable, historical, uncountable

Etymology

From French néologisme, from Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) + -ism.

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