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neology


Meanings
  • A new word or expression that is recently created, or one that is not old or obsolete.

    - "The field of neology is the study of new words and expressions."
    - "The invention of the internet led to many neologisms, such as 'selfie'."

Variants
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nolo , nolos
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'neos', meaning new, and 'logos', meaning word.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the term 'neology' was in 1782.

  2. Neology is a subfield of linguistics and semantics.


Related Concepts
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  1. Neologisms: Words or expressions that are newly created or recently come into use.

  2. Linguistic innovation: The process of creating new words or expressions in a language.


Culture
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Neology has been a significant part of language evolution, particularly in literature and science. For instance, many scientific terms are neologisms that describe new discoveries or concepts.

How to Memorize "neology"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a new word being formed or invented.
    - Imagine a scientist in a lab, discovering a new concept and naming it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'neology' with the idea of newness or innovation.
    - Think of a fresh, modern word when you encounter the term.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'N-E-O-L-O-G-Y' to remember that it means 'new word'.
    - Create a memorable acronym to help remember the definition.


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