Rogetism

English

Etymology

Coined by British principal lecturer in business information systems at Middlesex University Chris Sadler in 2014 from Roget +‎ -ism, in reference to Roget's Thesaurus.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹɒʒɛɪ.ɪ.zəm/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɹoʊˈʒɛɪ.ɪ.zəm/

Noun

Rogetism (plural Rogetisms)

  1. (neologism) A nonsensical phrase created by replacing words with synonyms in order to disguise plagiarism.
    Synonym: tortured phrase
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