neologism
/niˈɑləˌdʒɪzəm/
noun
- A newly created word or expression, or a new meaning for an existing word.
- The internet is a rich source of neologisms like "ghosting" and "meme."
- Shakespeare invented many neologisms, such as "bedazzled" and "gloomy."
- "Selfie" is a neologism that became popular in the early 2000s.
- The process of creating new words or expressions.
- The dictionary committee tracks neologism to decide which words to add each year.
- Some linguists study neologism to understand how language changes over time.
- Neologism often happens when technology creates new concepts that need names.
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