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neoterism

[nee-ot-uh-riz-uhm]

noun

1.

an innovation in language, as a new word, term, or expression.

2.

the use of new words, terms, or expressions.

Origin:
1870–75; < Greek neōterismós an attempt to change, equivalent to neōter(ízein) to make innovations (see neoterize) + -ismos -ism

Synonyms
1, 2. neologism.

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