A Model of Attitudinal Reasons for Neologism Use
Published online on May 25, 2025
Abstract
Language and Speech, Volume 69, Issue 2, Page 356-377, June 2026.
How do speakers think and feel about neologisms? And how do these thoughts and feelings affect speakers’ desire to use a neologism? In the present work, we synthesized existing literature on speakers’ intrapersonal reasons for neologism use. From this ...
How do speakers think and feel about neologisms? And how do these thoughts and feelings affect speakers’ desire to use a neologism? In the present work, we synthesized existing literature on speakers’ intrapersonal reasons for neologism use. From this ...