neologism
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for neologism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A word or phrase that has recently been coined.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
coinage
neology
Antonyms
How to use neologism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
coin a neologism
a recent neologism
invent a neologism
It is a fairly formal word, common in writing about language.
Etymology
The word came into English from French néologisme. The French was built from Ancient Greek néos, meaning new, and lógos, meaning word, with the suffix -ism.
Full origin of neologism →Frequently asked questions
What is a neologism?
A neologism is a newly coined word or phrase. It can also be an old word that has gained a new meaning.
How long does a word stay a neologism?
There is no fixed point at which a word ceases to be new, though many people treat about fifteen to twenty years as the usual limit.
What is the difference between a neologism and a protologism?
A protologism is a coinage that has not yet become common, whereas a neologism is a new word that may have spread more widely.
