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neoterism

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ne⋅ot⋅er⋅ism

  [nee-ot-uh-riz-uhm]
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–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; < Gk neōterismós an attempt to change, equiv. to neōter(ízein) to make innovations (see neoterize ) + -ismos -ism

Synonyms:
1, 2. neologism.
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