verb
- past tense and past participle of neologise; to create, introduce, or use a new word or expression
Usage: British spelling (American: neologized); linguistics term; formal/academic register
Examples
- The author neologised several terms to describe the futuristic technology in her novel.
- Linguists have neologised words like 'selfie' and 'cryptocurrency' to reflect modern culture.
- When the company neologised 'disruption' as a business concept, it quickly entered mainstream vocabulary.
- The poet neologised unusual word combinations to achieve a unique artistic effect.
- Tech companies have neologised countless terms since the rise of the internet.