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| − | A | + | A '''neologism''' is a newly-formed word or term. Neologisms are frequently coined to describe new articles or processes in expanding areas such as information technology:- |
| − | The | + | *The word ''[[internet]]'' is itself a neologism, being the combination of the words <i>interconnected</i> and <i>network</i>. |
| − | + | *[[Blog]] is a combination of <i>Web</i> and <i>Log</i>. | |
| − | + | ==See also== | |
| − | + | * [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]] | |
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Revision as of 15:04, August 7, 2010
A neologism is a newly-formed word or term. Neologisms are frequently coined to describe new articles or processes in expanding areas such as information technology:-
- The word internet is itself a neologism, being the combination of the words interconnected and network.
- Blog is a combination of Web and Log.