coining

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of creating a new word or term.

  - "Scientists are coining new terms to describe the discovery of exoplanets."
  - "The inventor coined the term 'gadget' to describe his latest invention."

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Synonyms

invent , originate , manufacture , mint , coinage , neologism , gua sha , kerokan

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Variants

List of all variants of coining that leads to same result
coin , coin money , coined , coined money , coiner , coiners , coining , coining money , coins , coins money

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'coiner', meaning 'to stamp, to mark'. In the context of language, coining refers to the creation of a new word or term.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'gobbledygook' was coined by Humpty Dumpty in Lewis Carroll's 'Through the Looking Glass'.

2. The term 'selfie' was first used in an Australian internet forum in 2002.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Neologism: A newly created word or term.

2. Euphemism: A word or phrase used in place of one considered to be offensive or unpleasant.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Coining is an essential aspect of language development and innovation. New words and terms are coined to describe new concepts, inventions, and discoveries. The process of coining can reflect the cultural and historical context in which it occurs.

How to Memorize "coining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of scientists in a laboratory, brainstorming and discussing new terms to describe their research.
   - Visualize a coin being stamped with a new design, representing the creation of a new term.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of coining with the creation of something new.
   - Think of the process of coining as a way to mark or stamp a new concept or idea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CREATE to remember the process of coining: Create a new term, Review its usage, Evaluate its usefulness, Announce it to others, and Track its usage.

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