Neologism

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Neologism

Neologism (/niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/; from Greek νέο- néo-, "new" and λόγος lógos, "speech, utterance") is a term that refers to a newly coined word, expression, or usage. It is often used in the fields of linguistics, psychology, and medicine.

Etymology

The term "neologism" is derived from the Greek words "neos" meaning new, and "logos" meaning word. It was first used in English in the early 18th century to refer to a new word or a new meaning for an existing word.

In Medicine

In the field of medicine, neologisms are often associated with certain neurological or psychiatric conditions. For example, people with schizophrenia or aphasia may create neologisms during their speech. These neologisms can often provide insight into the patient's mental state or cognitive processes.

Related Terms

  • Coinage (linguistics): The creation of a new word or phrase.
  • Portmanteau: A word that blends the sounds and combines the meanings of two others.
  • Eponym: A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named.
  • Acronym: A word formed from the initial letters of a name or by combining initial letters or parts of a series of words.

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