Definition of NEOLOGISM

neologism

Meanings

Plural: neologisms

Noun

  • a newly invented word or phrase
  • the act of inventing a word or phrase
  • A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
  • An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning.
  • The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.
  • The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.
  • Synonym of neology.

Origin / Etymology

From French néologisme, from Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) + -ism.

Synonyms

coinage, neology, neosem, neoterism

Antonyms

paleologism

Scrabble Score: 12

neologism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
neologism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
neologism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

neologism is a valid Words With Friends word