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neoterism

[ nee-ot-uh-riz-uhm ]

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of neoterism1

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

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