neologism

1. (linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.Examples: "These neologisms demonstrate the cumulative quality of language, in which we use the known to describe the unknown."Synonyms: coinage, neoterismcountable

2. (linguistics, lexicography, countable, by extension) An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning.broadlycountable

3. (linguistics, uncountable) The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.Examples: "Neologizing, the practice of coining new words, may seem to be an arcane, specialized activity, but it's everywhere -- and the skillful employment of neologism is what gives English much of its verve."uncountable

4. (psychiatry) The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.countableuncountable

5. (theology, historical) Synonym of neology.Synonyms: neologycountablehistoricaluncountable