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the process of inventing a word
- A neologism is a newly coined word or expression that has not yet been widely accepted into the lexicon of a language.
- Neologisms often emerge to describe new concepts, trends, or phenomena in society.
- The internet age has seen a surge in neologisms as technology and social media introduce new ways of communication.
- Linguists study neologisms to understand how language evolves over time and reflects cultural changes.
- Some neologisms become part of everyday language usage, while others remain obscure or limited to specific subcultures.