neology

[ nee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ niˈɒl ə dʒi /

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noun, plural ne·ol·o·gies.

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Origin of neology

From the French word néologie, dating back to 1790–1800. See neo-, -logy

ne·o·log·i·cal

[nee-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌni əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, ne·o·log·ic, adjectivene·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

Dean Milman's neology, the peculiarities of the Irvingites, and the dangerous Oxford tracts, were alternately denounced.
Old and New London|Walter Thornbury
Analyse him with syntax and dictionary, and you will find "mistakes" and startling neology.
August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt|L. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby
For this was the age of Benthamism in social philosophy and "German neology" in biblical criticism.
The Political History of England - Vol XI|George Brodrick
Neology, the name given to the rationalist theology of Germany or the rationalisation of the Christian religion.
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia|Edited by Rev. James Wood

His neology is one among many instances of his contempt for the past and his wish to be clear of all association with it.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 6|Various