neologism [noun]
Definition of neologism:
- New Word: A newly coined word or expression that may not yet be widely accepted or recognized.
- New Usage: A new meaning or usage of an existing word.
- Linguistic Innovation: The introduction of new terminology in a language, often to describe new concepts or technologies.
Opposite/Antonyms of neologism:
Sentence/Example of neologism:
"Selfie" is a neologism that describes a self-portrait photograph taken with a smartphone.
The word "email" was once a neologism but has now become a standard part of the language.
The tech industry frequently introduces neologisms to describe new gadgets and innovations.
"Podcast" is a neologism that combines "iPod" and "broadcast."
The term "blog" is a neologism derived from "web log."
In recent years, "cryptocurrency" has emerged as a neologism in financial discussions.
The neologism "social distancing" became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Brexit" is a neologism combining "Britain" and "exit" to describe the UK’s departure from the EU.
The internet has given rise to many neologisms, such as "hashtag" and "meme."
"FOMO," or "fear of missing out," is a neologism that describes a common psychological phenomenon.
The neologism "smog" blends "smoke" and "fog" to describe a type of air pollution.
"Emoji" is a modern neologism that has become integral to digital communication.
The term "googling" has become a neologism for searching the internet using Google.
"Influencer" is a neologism used to describe people who impact social media trends.
The word "gamer" is a neologism that emerged with the rise of video gaming culture.
"E-commerce" is a neologism that refers to commercial transactions conducted online.
"Crowdsourcing" is a neologism that involves obtaining information or input from a large group of people.
"Startup" is a neologism for a new business or enterprise.
The neologism "glamping" combines "glamorous" and "camping" to describe luxury camping experiences.
"Climate change" is a neologism that has replaced older terms like "global warming."
"Vlog" is a neologism that merges "video" and "blog" to describe video-based blogs.
"Fintech" is a neologism referring to technology-driven financial services.
The neologism "mashup" describes a blend of different media or music styles.
"Biometrics" is a neologism used in technology to refer to the measurement of biological data for identification.
The term "nano" has become a neologism in science to describe extremely small scales and technologies.