neologism (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *neologism*:
NOUN	communication	neologism, neology, coinage	a newly invented word or phrase
act	neologism, neology, coinage	the act of inventing a word or phrase

English > *neologism*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	A newly invented word or phrase.
Synonyms	neology, coinage
Narrower	blend, portmanteau word, portmanteau	A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
Broader	word	A unit of language that native speakers can identify
Spanish	neologismo

English > *neologism*: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	The act of inventing a word or phrase.
Synonyms	neology, coinage
Broader	invention	The act of inventing
Spanish	neologismo
Catalan	neologisme
Nouns	neologist	a lexicographer of new words and expressions

HyperDic: neologism