Neologisms
Neologisms
Analysis of Compound Neologisms
Blamestorming:
Morphological Analysis: 3 morphs blame/storm/ing
Morphemic Analysis: 3 morphemes {BLAME} + {STORM} + {gerund}
Word category: Noun
Etymology: < blame n. + storming n., after brainstorming n..
Definition: The process of investigating the reasons for a failure and of apportioning blame, esp. by means of discussion or debate.[1]
Meatspace:
Morphological Analysis: 2 morphs meat/space
Morphemic Analysis: 2 morphemes {MEAT} + {SPACE}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: < meat n. + space n.1 Definition: The physical world, as opposed to cyberspace or a virtual environment.[2]
Cyberslacking:
Morphological Analysis: 3 morphs cyber/slack/ing
Morphemic Analysis: 3 morphemes {CYBER} + {SLACK} + {gerund}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: < cyber- comb. form + slacking n. Compare slightly earlier cyberslacker n.
Definition: a person who uses their employer’s Internet and email facilities for personal activities during working hours.[3]
Analysis of Neologism Blends
Threequel:
Morphological Anaylisis: 2 morphs three/quel
Morphemic Anyalisis: 2 morphemes {THREE} + {quel}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: Blend of three adj. and sequel n., after prequel n., sequel n. Definiton: the third film, book, etc. in a series; a second sequel.[4]
Gaydar:
Morphological Analysis: 2 morphs gay/dar
Morphemic Anaylsis: 2 morphemes {GAY} + {dar}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: Blend of gay adj. and radar n.
Definition: the supposed ability of homosexuals to recognize one another by means of very slight indications.[5]
Brunch:
Morphological Analysis: 1 morph brunch
Morphemic Analysis: 1 morpheme brunch
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: < br- (in breakfast n.1) and -unch (in lunch n.2).
Definition: a late morning meal eaten instead of breakfast and lunch[6]
Prebuttal:
Morphological Analysis: 1 moph
Analysis of Compound Neologisms
Blamestorming:
Morphological Analysis: 3 morphs blame/storm/ing
Morphemic Analysis: 3 morphemes {BLAME} + {STORM} + {gerund}
Word category: Noun
Etymology: < blame n. + storming n., after brainstorming n..
Definition: The process of investigating the reasons for a failure and of apportioning blame, esp. by means of discussion or debate.[1]
Meatspace:
Morphological Analysis: 2 morphs meat/space
Morphemic Analysis: 2 morphemes {MEAT} + {SPACE}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: < meat n. + space n.1 Definition: The physical world, as opposed to cyberspace or a virtual environment.[2]
Cyberslacking:
Morphological Analysis: 3 morphs cyber/slack/ing
Morphemic Analysis: 3 morphemes {CYBER} + {SLACK} + {gerund}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: < cyber- comb. form + slacking n. Compare slightly earlier cyberslacker n.
Definition: a person who uses their employer’s Internet and email facilities for personal activities during working hours.[3]
Analysis of Neologism Blends
Threequel:
Morphological Anaylisis: 2 morphs three/quel
Morphemic Anyalisis: 2 morphemes {THREE} + {quel}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: Blend of three adj. and sequel n., after prequel n., sequel n. Definiton: the third film, book, etc. in a series; a second sequel.[4]
Gaydar:
Morphological Analysis: 2 morphs gay/dar
Morphemic Anaylsis: 2 morphemes {GAY} + {dar}
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: Blend of gay adj. and radar n.
Definition: the supposed ability of homosexuals to recognize one another by means of very slight indications.[5]
Brunch:
Morphological Analysis: 1 morph brunch
Morphemic Analysis: 1 morpheme brunch
Word Category: Noun
Etymology: < br- (in breakfast n.1) and -unch (in lunch n.2).
Definition: a late morning meal eaten instead of breakfast and lunch[6]
Prebuttal:
Morphological Analysis: 1 moph
Bibliography: Brinton, L.J., 2000. The Structure of Modern English Language: A Linguistic Introdtuction. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Co.