In Slovak lexicology, what is a 'neologizmus' (neologism)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A newly coined word describing a novel concept
- Step 1: Neologisms are newly formed vocabulary items (e.g., smartfón, bloger, digitalizácia) that fill emergent communicative needs. Answer: A newly coined word describing a novel concept. Why not the others: Archaic words out of active usage are archaisms (archaizmy), and historical administrative terms are historisms.
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