Crossword puzzle : Neologisms in English

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Neologisms in English [C1] — VocaVerb

Language is always evolving, and new words emerge every year to capture modern ideas, technologies, and social trends. In this crossword, you’ll encounter some of the most fascinating neologisms to have entered the English lexicon in recent decades. Can you identify these cutting-edge terms from their definitions? Put your C1 vocabulary to the test!

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Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

  1. 2. from which place or source
  2. 4. Question word for place
  3. 5. Forming new word by adding affixes
  4. 8. Person who compiles dictionaries
  5. 10. Word blending two words and meanings
  6. 15. Combining two words into a new one
  7. 16. modal showing ability or possibility
  8. 17. For this reason, therefore
  9. 18. Separated by distance

Down

  1. 1. The number 3
  2. 3. The invention of a new word
  3. 6. Introduction of new linguistic forms
  4. 7. In a lower position
  5. 9. Morally or factually correct
  6. 11. to believe or consider something
  7. 12. Amount charged for a product
  8. 13. For repeated past actions
  9. 14. Argue or struggle with someone

Answers

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Across

  • 2. from which place or source → whence
  • 4. Question word for place → where
  • 5. Forming new word by adding affixes → derivation
  • 8. Person who compiles dictionaries → lexicographer
  • 10. Word blending two words and meanings → portmanteau
  • 15. Combining two words into a new one → compounding
  • 16. modal showing ability or possibility → could
  • 17. For this reason, therefore → hence
  • 18. Separated by distance → apart

Down

  • 1. The number 3 → three
  • 3. The invention of a new word → coinage
  • 6. Introduction of new linguistic forms → innovation
  • 7. In a lower position → below
  • 9. Morally or factually correct → right
  • 11. to believe or consider something → think
  • 12. Amount charged for a product → price
  • 13. For repeated past actions → would
  • 14. Argue or struggle with someone → fight

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