neologize

English

Etymology

Back-formation of 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.

Synonyms

• neoterize

Translations

to coin a new word

Portuguese: neologismar (pt)