释义 |
neˈoterism [ad. Gr. νεωτερισµός, f. νεωτερίζειν, to make innovations: cf. neoteric.] The use of new words or phrases; a new term or expression. So neˈoterist; neoteˈristic a.; neˈoterize v.
1873F. Hall Mod. Eng. 19 Neoterisms we must have..to the end of time. Ibid. 150 If purism is ridiculous, neoterism..may easily become nauseating. Ibid. 164 Neoteristic canons. Ibid. 192 Among writers of the first class, none are wild neoterists. Ibid. 193 Popularity..or even celebrity is no guarantee of skill in neoterizing. |