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Definitions from the WebNeologismDefinition:A neologism refers to a newly coined word or phrase which may not have gained widespread acceptance or recognition. It can either be a completely new term or a novel usage of an existing word. Senses:1. Linguistics:In linguistics, a neologism is an invented or newly adopted word used to express novel concepts or ideas. Example sentence: The word "googling" was coined as a neologism to describe the act of searching for information on the internet. 2. Psychiatry:In psychiatry, a neologism can be a symptom of a mental disorder where a person creates new words or uses existing words with altered or idiosyncratic meanings. Example sentence: The psychiatrist noted that the patient's frequent use of neologisms indicated the presence of a possible underlying psychological condition. 3. Pop Culture:In popular culture, a neologism can be a term or phrase that gains popularity due to its use in movies, TV shows, or social media. Example sentence: The neologism "selfie" became widely used after the trend of taking self-portraits and sharing them on social media gained traction. Related Products: | ||||
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