neologism
noun
- a new word or a new meaning for an established word
- the use of, or the practice of creating, new words or new meanings for established words
See neologism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(nē-ŏlˈə-jĭzˌəm)
noun- A new word, expression, or usage.
- The creation or use of new words or senses.
- Psychology
a. The invention of new words regarded as a symptom of certain psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
b. A word so invented.
- Theology A new doctrine or a new interpretation of scripture.
Related Forms:
- ne·olˌo·gisˈtic, ne·olˌo·gisˈti·cal adjective
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