ne·ol·o·gism Function: noun Etymology: French néologisme, from ne- + log- + -isme -ism Date: 1800 1 : a new word, usage, or expression 2 : a meaningless word coined by a psychotic<p> Every once in awhile, a writer will make up a word and put it in his story. Occasionally it's appropriate but remember: A neologism must serve a useful purpose, and being "clever" is not useful. If the fabricated word's meaning is not immediately evident, it must go.<p>[ May 03, 2002: Message edited by: blanp ]</p>
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