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<title>What is a Neologism?!</title>  
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A Neologism is a &ldquo;new&rdquo; word which is contrived from a combination of two words and is being introduced and used in the English language. It could almost be regarded as the invention of a word or phrase.<br />
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<strong>An example: </strong><br />
&nbsp;&ldquo;automagically&rdquo;&nbsp; This would stem from &ldquo;automatic and magically&rdquo;<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A Neoligism could be explained as a word that is in the process of being used INTRODUCED in common language. The word is being introduced almost unintentionally and in time is accepted into mainstream language.<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The addition of a suffix or prefix which is placed in front or at the end of a word, also finds its way to becoming an accepted word.<br />
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<strong>&nbsp;An example:</strong><br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;e.g a-locate: dis + trust<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;New terms are often created by the combination of existing words or by given words which make them new and unique. &nbsp;<br />
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<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;An example:</strong><br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Chatroom-monitoring.<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A grammatical error on the part of a non-native speaker, can sometimes find its way into conversation.&nbsp; A neologism may also be created by a slip of the tongue.<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Neologisms often become accepted parts of the language. When a word or phrase is no longer &quot;new&quot;, it is no longer a neologism. Neologisms may take decades to become &quot;old&quot;<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;In cultures that are changing rapidly Neologisms tend to occur often. Also in situations where there is easy and fast spreading of information.<br />
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<h3>Further Examples of Neologisms</h3>
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jig-sawdust, noun <br />
The above developed from sawdust-like bits that fall off jig-saw puzzle pieces.<br />
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Blamestorming:<br />
A situation of people sitting around in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed, and who the responsible the responsible party or parties were. 
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Starter Marriage:<br />
A marriage that is short-lived and ends in divorce with no children, no property and no remorse. 
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; plane-spotter<br />
It is a well known fact now, after many years of using this Neologism, that Plane-spotters are almost exclusively white, male and British.
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; false-positive<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;This stemmed from a test for one aspect and the result showed a problem in another direction
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; poop-scoops<br />
Poop-scoop : some wanted more help for dog owners to be clean. Coin-op bins and plastic glove dispensers in parks were suggested; poop-scoops<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kleenex, hoover , band-aid, aspirin, Laundromat are examples of generalized trademarks 
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<h3>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Evolution of neologisms</h3>
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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;When new words are created, as in a neologism, they tend to follow recognizable stages:<br />
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;At first they are unstable &ndash; that is when they are very new, being proposed, or being used only by a small subculture (these called be called protologisms)<br />
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Spread out &ndash; in that they have a significant frequency of use, but not yet having gained widespread approval<br />
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Steady &ndash; having gained recognizable heights, and then become recognised.<br />
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dated &ndash; this is the point where the word has stopped being novel, it has entered formal linguistic acceptance and, the possibilities of it becoming a clich&eacute;.<br />
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Pass&eacute; &ndash; this is the stage when a neologism becomes so culturally dated that it is in fact avoided because it could be seen as a stigma. <br />
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Why a stigma?! Because it could have been developed in accordance with the culture at the time and the cultural tradition may have changed. Hundreds of years later, the word is out of keeping with the present day.<br />
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That wraps up our overview of neologisms. If you have any more to suggest, add them in the comments below.<br />
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<description><![CDATA[ Learning how to spell is a famously laborious and dull task and after all we all have words that for one reason or another we cannot spell.&nbsp; But spelling is important since it shows that the writer is diligent, thorough and able to command a good use of language, but it is not very exciting having to learn how to spell words.<br />
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If your spelling really is a weakness then consideration should be given to using a spell checker facility, which will help to point out any words that are not spelled correctly and these will be highlighted, so that you can put them right.&nbsp; A good spell checker will even suggest words and spellings. But be careful and do not rely 100% on a spell checker as they cannot differentiate between words such as &lsquo;their&rsquo; and &lsquo;there&rsquo;.<br />
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This may seem a little like cheating but for some people spelling is really difficult and despite the fact that they are very intelligent and capable their spelling lets them down.&nbsp; Thus a spell checker can ensure that work is as professional looking as possible and that the communication between the writer and the reader is maximised, because the reader will be able to concentrate on the message that is being conveyed, rather than being distracted by poor spelling.<br />
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You can even use the spell checker to learn how to spell.&nbsp; Once it has highlighted a word as being wrongly spelled then you should try to take note of how the word is spelled and then next time, try not to make the same mistake again, giving you the chance to learn whilst correcting your mistakes.<br />
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<title>How Can I Fix my English Spelling?</title>  
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The best way to fix spelling in English is to learn how to spell, which can take a long time and is not the most entertaining way to spend your time. However, doing this will certainly repay you over time, as it becomes much easier to spell and to write quickly and effectively.<br />
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The only way to learn how to spell words is to make sure that when you learn new words, you also learn how to spell them.&nbsp; Break them down into sounds so that they become easier for you to identify with and, if needed, use some kind of picture of the word in your head, so that it is easy to recall it when you need it.<br />
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Spell checkers as well as grammar checkers can be very useful tools in learning how to spell, since they will identify any words that are not correct and suggest the correct spelling.&nbsp; (A <a href="http://www.whitesmoke.com/grammar-check.html" title="grammar checker">grammar checker</a> will identify any words that have not been spelled appropriately due to mistakes in grammar).&nbsp; Some people insist that their use will simply make a student reliant on the checking package: but this is not the case. The reality is that the checker can be used as a tool for learning, so if you have used &lsquo;there&rsquo; instead of &lsquo;their&rsquo;, then the checker will highlight this and all the student has to do is to learn why it wasn&rsquo;t correct to use &lsquo;there&rsquo;.&nbsp; In this way, spell and grammar checkers are really useful tools and they act as a kind of online back up which teaches you at the same time as correcting your work.
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