Neoterism

Neoterism
Neoterism Ne*ot"er*ism, n. [Gr. ? innovation] An innovation or novelty; a neoteric word or phrase. [1913 Webster]

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  • neoterism — n. novelty; new word; introduction of new words or expressions into a language …   English contemporary dictionary

  • neoterism — ne·ot·er·ism …   English syllables

  • neoterism — nēˈäd.əˌrizəm noun ( s) Etymology: Greek neōterismos innovation, from neōteros + ismos ism : a newly invented word or phrase : the introduction of new expressions compare neologism …   Useful english dictionary

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