colpheg

/kɒlfiɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

An imaginary or fictional term, often used to demonstrate the limitations of language or to illustrate the concept of a ‘word’ itself.

“The linguist used the word ‘colpheg’ as an example of a term that doesn’t exist in any language.”

Synonyms

  • fictional term
  • imaginary word

Antonyms

  • genuine term
  • real word