Why do neologisms develop?

A. Because so many people rely on Google for information, Google in turn develops new words for us.

B. Because as our world changes, we need new words to describe our experiences.

C. Because the Oxford English Dictionary is required to add a certain number of new words annually

D. Because scholars have decided that many words are too long and need to be abbreviated

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Armani Fry

10 November, 19:56

Why do neologisms develop?

A. Because so many people rely on Google for information, Google in turn develops new words for us.

B. Because as our world changes, we need new words to describe our experiences.

C. Because the Oxford English Dictionary is required to add a certain number of new words annually

D. Because scholars have decided that many words are too long and need to be abbreviated

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Tanya Ball · Answer 1

Answer: The answer is B: Because as our world changes, we need new words to describe our experiences.

Neologisms develop because as our world changes, we need new words to describe our experiences.

Explanation: Neologisms refers to the usage of new words or words that are been accepted but has not been fully recognised in the normal language. It can also be an old word that is used with a new meaning. Its origin is from Greek which are 'neos' which means 'new' and 'logos' which means 'word'.