NEOLOGY

neologism, neology, coinage

(noun) the act of inventing a word or phrase

neologism, neology, coinage

(noun) a newly invented word or phrase

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

neology (countable and uncountable, plural neologies)

The study or art of neologizing (creating new words).

(obsolete) The holding of novel or rational religious views.

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Source: Wiktionary


Ne*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Neo- + -logy: cf. F. néologie.]

1. The introduction of a new word, or of words or significations, into a language; as, the present nomenclature of chemistry is a remarkable instance of neology.

2. A new doctrine; esp. (Theol.), a doctrine at variance with the received interpretation of revealed truth; a new method of theological interpretation; rationalism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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