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ne·ol·o·gize
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verb (used without object),
-gized,
-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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