neologize

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Etymology

Back-formation from neologism + -ize.

Verb

neologize (third-person singular simple present neologizes, present participle neologizing, simple past and past participle neologized)

  1. (intransitive) To coin a new word.
    I neologize most frequently in my writing when it comes to adverbs.
    • 2002 August 25, Erin McKean, “THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: 8-25-02: ON LANGUAGE; Neologist”, in The New York Times:
      Neologizing, the practice of coining new words, may seem to be an arcane, specialized activity, but it's everywhere -- and the skillful employment of neologism is what gives English much of its verve.

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