Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
A newly coined word or expression.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Neologism: Derived from the Greek roots neo- (new) and logos (study or word). It refers to a relatively recent or isolated term, word, or phrase that may be in the process of entering common use, but has not yet been fully accepted into mainstream language.
Neoplasm: A medical term for an abnormal and excessive growth of tissue, commonly referred to as a tumor.
Neoteny: A biological term referring to the retention of juvenile or larval traits in the adult form of an animal (e.g., certain species of salamanders).
Maxim: A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct (e.g., 'Better late than never').