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| − | 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 | + | 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 <i>interconnected</i> and <i>network</i>. |
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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.