subnex

/sʌbnɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

A subnex is a hypothetical, non-existent or obscure word. It is often used in linguistics to refer to a word that is not recognized by dictionaries or language resources.

“The lexicographer was tasked with researching and verifying the existence of rare words, including the obscure subnex.”

Synonyms

  • neologism
  • obscurity

Antonyms

  • lexeme
  • vocabulary