Meaning of neologism | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
   countable
2. neologism (a word or phrase which has recently been coined)
3. An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning.
   broadly, countable
4. The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.
   uncountable
5. The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.
   countable, uncountable
6. Synonym of neology.
   countable, historical, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

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

“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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