neologise

ne·ol·o·gize

[nee-ol-uh-jahyz]
verb (used without object), ne·ol·o·gized, ne·ol·o·giz·ing.
1.
to make or use new words or create new meanings for existing words.
2.
to devise or accept new religious doctrines.
Also, especially British, ne·ol·o·gise.


Origin:
1840–50; neolog(y) + -ize

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neologize or neologise (nɪˈɒləˌdʒaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(intr) to invent or use neologisms
 
neologise or neologise
 
vb

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Neologise is always a great word to know.
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neologize or neologise (nɪˈɒləˌdʒaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(intr) to invent or use neologisms
 
neologise or neologise
 
vb

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