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coinage

/ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of creating new words or phrases, often through the blending, modification, or combination of existing words.

  • A newly coined term or expression, especially one that has become popular or well-known.


Variants
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coinage , coinages
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'coiner,' meaning 'to stamp,' due to the process of creating new words being likened to minting coins.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'coinage' itself is a coinage, originating from the Old French 'coiner'.

  2. The creation of new words is an ongoing process, with an average of 10 new words entering the English language each day.

  3. The first recorded use of the word 'coinage' in English was in the late 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Neologism: A newly coined word or term, similar to coinage but can also refer to a concept or idea.

  2. Euphemism: A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.


Culture
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Coinage is an essential aspect of language evolution and is often influenced by various cultural, historical, and societal factors.

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  3. mnemonics

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