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/niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ · noun
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase..
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.
Use neologism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Neologism means (linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase..
Common synonyms include coinage, neoterism, neology.
Possible antonyms include paleologism.
These neologisms demonstrate the cumulative quality of language, in which we use the known to describe the unknown.
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