신어 형성에 관한 몇 문제

Abstract

This paper aims to review the results of previous studies on neologism formation and synthesize related discussions by selecting several issues that may be controversial. Specifically, it dealt with problems of the hierarchy regarding neologism formation, problems related to the type of neologisms, and the relationship between neologisms and institutionalization. The main contents are summarized as follows. First, neologism is a new word in a relative sense, in that it is made through acceptance of language community according to social criteria. The range of neologisms can also be dynamically changed depending on various levels of the language community. Second, neologisms can be systematized as morpho-semantic neologisms, semantic neologisms, and morphological neologisms based on the newness of each form and meaning. Third, as with neologisms, institutionalization and norm are also relative to each language community. With reflection on the concept of dictionary-listed words, the step of nonce words → neologisms → standard words can be suggested.