neoterism

[ nee-ot-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. an innovation in language, as a new word, term, or expression.

   Synonyms: neologism

2. the use of new words, terms, or expressions.

   Synonyms: neologism

Word History and Origins

Origin of neoterism¹

1870–75; < Greek neōterismós an attempt to change, equivalent to neōter ( ízein ) to make innovations ( neoterize ) + -ismos -ism

Example Sentences

Associated words: urticate, urtication urtical. nettle, v. irritate, provoke, exasperate, ruffle, incense, annoy. network, n. mesh, interlacement, reticulation; plexus, rete, ganglion. neutrality, n. indifference. neutralize, v. counteract, counterbalance, invalidate. nevertheless, adv. or conj. yet, however, notwithstanding. new, a. recent, fresh, modern, novel, newfangled, neoteric, unfamiliar, strange; renewed, renovated, repaired, refreshed; unaccustomed, untried, inexperienced. new custom. innovation. newly, adv. lately, recently, freshly; anew, afresh, again. news, n. tidings, word, report. new word. neologism, neoterism, coinage.

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