neologism

The word “neologism” has 4 syllables: ne-ol-o-gism

It's pronounced as /niːˈɑː.ləˌdʒɪz.əm/

What is synonym and antonym for neologism?

In the thesaurus, “neologism” has 36 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neologism along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for neologism

acrolect
argot
buzz word
cant
coinage
colloquial
colloquialism
dialect
idiolect
idiom
jargon
language
lexicon
lingo
localism
modernism
mother tongue
neology
new phrase
parlance
patois
patter
pidgin
provincialism
regionalism
shibboleth
slang
slanguage
speech
synthetic word
terminology
tongue
vernacular
vernacularism
vocabulary
vogue word

Antonyms for neologism

time-worn

Meanings of neologism

noun
1. A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
2. The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.
3. The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.
4. The introduction of new doctrine, for example in theology.

Example Sentences

The term "selfie" is a popular neologism that has emerged with the rise of social media.
Linguists study how each generation creates its own neologism to express contemporary ideas.
His use of the neologism sparked a debate about the evolution of language in modern society.
The novel introduced several neologisms that captured the essence of its futuristic setting.
Understanding a neologism can often provide insight into cultural shifts and trends.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neologism, such as: acrolect, argot, buzz word, cant, coinage, colloquial, colloquialism.

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