Neologisms, in simple terms, refer to newly coined words or phrases that deviate from the standard conventions in language or those that are yet to be widely accepted. Synonyms for this term include "vocabulary innovations", "neologisms", "coinages", "buzzwords", "linguistic novelties", "lexical inventions", and "neologicisms." Other related terms that can also be used to describe neologisms include "nonce words," "portmanteaus," and "neoterisms." As vocabulary continually evolves, it is not uncommon for new words to be introduced regularly. Whether it be through technological advances or societal change, neologisms will always exist as a means of expression and communication.