neologism
名词 n.
英 /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/
美 /niˈɑləˌd͡ʒɪzəm/
英文释义
名词 n.
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A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
— These neologisms demonstrate the cumulative quality of language, in which we use the known to describe the unknown.
- An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning.
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The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.
— Neologizing, the practice of coining new words, may seem to be an arcane, specialized activity, but it's everywhere -- and the skillful employment of neologism is what gives English much of its verve.
- The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.
- Synonym of neology.
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词汇关系
词源
From French néologisme, from Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) + -ism.
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