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neologism

The word “neologism” has 4 syllables: ne-ol-o-gism

It's pronounced as /niːˈɑː.ləˌdʒɪz.əm/

What is synonym and antonym for neologism?

In the thesaurus, “neologism” has 36 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neologism along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for neologism

Antonyms for neologism

  • time-worn

Meanings of neologism

  • noun
    1. A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
    2. The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.
    3. The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.
    4. The introduction of new doctrine, for example in theology.

Example Sentences

  • The term "selfie" is a popular neologism that has emerged with the rise of social media.
  • Linguists study how each generation creates its own neologism to express contemporary ideas.
  • His use of the neologism sparked a debate about the evolution of language in modern society.
  • The novel introduced several neologisms that captured the essence of its futuristic setting.
  • Understanding a neologism can often provide insight into cultural shifts and trends.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neologism, such as: acrolect, argot, buzz word, cant, coinage, colloquial, colloquialism.

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jargon

idiolect

idiom

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vernacularism

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