22 October 2009 00:45
neologism - definition of neologism by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
ne·ol·o·gism (n-l-jzm)
n.
1. A new word, expression, or usage.
2. The creation or use of new words or senses.
3. Psychology
a. The invention of new words regarded as a symptom of certain psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
b. A word so invented.
4. Theology A new doctrine or a new interpretation of scripture.
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