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Neologism is

A
Minting of words
B
Totally a new word
C
Has a some meaning
D
Modification of word
High-Yield Explanation
(B) Totally a new word # Neologisms are newly formed words or phrases whose derivation can not be understood.> These are created to express a concept for which the subject has no dictionary word.> Sometimes, normal words are used in an unconventional or distorted way but the derivation can be understood, even if bizarre.> These are called word approximations or paraphrasias] e.g. describing stomach as a 'food vessel'.

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