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Webster 1913 Edition


Neology

Ne-ol′o-gy

,
Noun.
[
Neo-
+
-logy
: cf. F.
néologie
.]
1.
The introduction of a new word, or of words or significations, into a language;
as, the present nomenclature of chemistry is a remarkable instance of
neology
.
2.
A new doctrine;
esp.
(Theol.)
,
a doctrine at variance with the received interpretation of revealed truth; a new method of theological interpretation; rationalism.

Webster 1828 Edition


Neology

NEOLOGY

,
Noun.
The introduction of a new word or of new words into a language. The present nomenclature of chimistry is a remarkable instance of neology.