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NEOLOGISM

a new word, usage, or expression

The meaning of the word neologism is a new word, usage, or expression.

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WordMeaning
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
lewdobscene
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
litheeasily bent or flexed
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
supersedeto cause to be set aside