neoterism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /niˈɑtəˌɹɪzəm/ (General-American)
- /niːˈɒtəɹɪzəm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek νεότερος (neóteros) + -ism.
Meanings
- (archaic) An innovation or novelty
- a neoteric (newly coined) word or phrase.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neoterisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |