- Neologism
- Today's Word
Neologism
NEE-uh-loh-jiz-um
Definition
(noun) A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The rise of social media has introduced countless neologisms into everyday conversation.
Fun FactFrom Shakespeare to TikTok, new words are always being born—and not all of them survive. Neologism comes from Greek—neo (new) and logos (word). Linguists study neologisms to understand cultural shifts, while marketers and technologists rely on them to brand entirely new ideas. The internet, especially meme culture and niche online communities, accelerates the pace at which neologisms appear—and disappear.
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Neologism
- Today's Word
Neologism
NEE-uh-loh-jiz-um
Definition
(noun) A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The rise of social media has introduced countless neologisms into everyday conversation.
Fun Fact
From Shakespeare to TikTok, new words are always being born—and not all of them survive. Neologism comes from Greek—neo (new) and logos (word). Linguists study neologisms to understand cultural shifts, while marketers and technologists rely on them to brand entirely new ideas. The internet, especially meme culture and niche online communities, accelerates the pace at which neologisms appear—and disappear.
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