word
neologism
nee-OL-uh-jiz-um
niˈɒlədʒɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
neologism
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
A newly coined word or expression, or the coining of new words.
History and origin
French — 'néologisme' — from Greek 'neos' (new) + 'logos' (word).
Examples
- 'Selfie' and 'ghosting' are neologisms that entered the dictionary surprisingly quickly.
Common mispronunciations
nee-oh-LOH-jiz-umnee-OL-oh-jiz-um
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