ne·ol·o·gy (n - l  -j)n. pl. ne·ol·o·gies Neologism. ne  o·logi·cal (n-lj -kl) adj.ne o·logi·cal·ly adv. |
neologism, neology
1. a new word, usage, or phrase.
2. the coining or introduction of new words or new senses for established words. See also theology. — neologian, neologist, n. — neologistic, neologistical, adj.
See also: Language2. the coining or introduction of new words or new senses for established words. See also theology. — neologian, neologist, n. — neologistic, neologistical, adj.
1. the introduction of new, especially rationalistic, views or doctrines in theology.
2. such a view or doctrine. Also neologism. See also language. — neologist, n.
See also: Theology
2. such a view or doctrine. Also neologism. See also language. — neologist, n.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | neology - a newly invented word or phrase word - a unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning" portmanteau, portmanteau word, blend - a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings; "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"; "`motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'"; "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau" |
| 2. | neology - the act of inventing a word or phrase invention - the act of inventing |
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