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neologism in Finnish

neologism in Finnish is uudissana, uudismuodoste — neologism means a word or phrase that has recently been coined.

neologism in Finnish

uudissana
noun
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
uudismuodoste
noun
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.

What does "neologism" mean?

  1. noun A word or phrase that has recently been coined.
    "The magazine article was full of neologisms that few readers had seen before."
  2. noun An existing word or phrase that has taken on a new meaning.
    "Using the word cloud for online storage was a neologism in this sense."
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neologism in a sentence

  • The magazine article was full of neologisms that few readers had seen before.
  • Selfie was once a neologism, but it is now an ordinary word.
  • Using the word cloud for online storage was a neologism in this sense.
  • Linguists track neologisms of this kind as they spread.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "neologism" in Finnish?
"neologism" in Finnish is uudissana, uudismuodoste. neologism means: A word or phrase that has recently been coined.
How do you use "neologism" in a sentence?
Example: "The magazine article was full of neologisms that few readers had seen before." In Finnish, "neologism" is uudissana, uudismuodoste.
Are there other ways to say "neologism" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "neologism": uudissana, uudismuodoste.
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