neology

[ nee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural ne·ol·o·gies.

1. neologism.

Other Words From

• ne·o·log·i·cal [nee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], neo·logic adjective
• neo·logi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of neology¹

From the French word néologie, dating back to 1790–1800. See neo-, -logy

Example Sentences

Dean Milman's neology, the peculiarities of the Irvingites, and the dangerous Oxford tracts, were alternately denounced.

From Project Gutenberg

Analyse him with syntax and dictionary, and you will find "mistakes" and startling neology.

From Project Gutenberg

For this was the age of Benthamism in social philosophy and "German neology" in biblical criticism.

From Project Gutenberg

Neology, the name given to the rationalist theology of Germany or the rationalisation of the Christian religion.

From Project Gutenberg

His neology is one among many instances of his contempt for the past and his wish to be clear of all association with it.

From Project Gutenberg