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Neologism
see synonyms of neologismNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Neologism
see synonyms of neologismnoun plural -gisms or -gies
1.
a newly coined word, or a phrase or familiar word used in a new sense
2.
the practice of using or introducing neologisms
3. rare
a tendency towards adopting new views, esp rationalist views, in matters of religion
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Neologism
see synonyms of neologism noun
1.
a new word or a new meaning for an established word
2.
the use of, or the practice of creating, new words or new meanings for established words
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Neologism
see synonyms of neologismn.
1. A new word, expression, or usage.
2. The creation or use of new words or senses.
3. Psychology
a. The invention of new words regarded as a symptom of certain psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
b. A word so invented.
4. Theology A new doctrine or a new interpretation of scripture.
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