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neologism

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Noun

  1. A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
  2. An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning.
  3. The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.
  4. The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.
  5. Synonym of neology.

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