neol.
neol. is the abbreviation of neologism.
Meaning of neologism
Noun
neologism (countable and uncountable, plural neologisms)
- 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.2015 July 15, Roc Morin, “How to Say Everything in a Hundred-Word Language”, in The Atlantic, archived from the original on 03 Feb 2017
- An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning.
- 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.2002 August 25, Erin McKean, “THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: 8-25-02: ON LANGUAGE; Neologist”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 23 Mar 2021
- The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.
- Synonym of neology.
- Synonyms:
- neology
Questions about neol.
- What is neol. the abbreviation of?
- Neol. is the abbreviation of neologism.
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