what is coined word
neologism. n, pl-gisms or-gies. 1. (Linguistics) a newly coined word, or a phrase or familiar word used in a new sense. 2. (Linguistics) the practice of using or introducing neologisms.3. a tendency towards adopting new views, esp rationalist views, in matters of religion.[C18: via French from neo- + -logism, from Greek logos word, saying].eâ¢olâ¢oâ¢gism. 1. a new word or phrase or an existing word used in a new sense. 2. the introduction or use of new words or new senses of existing words.