neologism
1. a newly invented word or phrase • Syn: neology, coinage • Derivationally related forms: coin (for: coinage) • Hypernyms: word • Hyponyms: blend, portmanteau word, portmanteau 2. the act of inventing a word or phrase • Syn: neology, coinage • Derivationally related forms: coin (for: coinage), neologist • Hypernyms: invention
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