释义 |
neologize, v.|niːˈɒlədʒaɪz| [See neology and -ize.] 1. intr. To use new words or phrases; to make linguistic innovations.
1846Worcester cites Jefferson. 1858De Quincey The. Grk. Trag. Wks. IX. 56 At every step of the introvolution (to neologise a little in a case justifying a neologism). 1895Westm. Gaz. 25 Nov. 4/2 Prone to take strange liberties with the language, and to neologise. 2. To introduce or accept new theological doctrines.
a1882Tulloch (Ogilvie), Dr. Candlish lived to neologize on his own account. |