neoterism

American  

[nee-ot-uh-riz-uhm] / niˈɒt əˌrɪz əm /

noun

1. an innovation in language, as a new word, term, or expression.

   Synonyms:

   neologism

2. the use of new words, terms, or expressions.

   Synonyms:

   neologism

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Etymology

Origin of neoterism

1870–75; < Greek neōterismós an attempt to change, equivalent to neōter ( ízein ) to make innovations ( neoterize ) + -ismos -ism