Verboticism: Esoterologism
DEFINITION: n. An invented word which appears learned, sounds sophisticated, and is completely confusing. v.intr. To use invented words in order to confuse others, and/or create the illusion of erudition.
Esoterologism
Created by: ErWenn
Pronunciation: /ɛsəˈtɛɹəloʊˌdʒɪzm/
Sentence: Esoterologisms seldom win in Verbotomy.
Etymology: From esoteric + logism (as in neologism)
Points: 815
Comments: Esoterologism
Clayton - 2007-06-26: 02:43:00
We'll have to see what we can do to change that, then, won't we? Good word.
petaj - 2007-06-26: 02:46:00
But this is so clear and not confusing that it can't be an example of a esoterologism.
ErWenn - 2007-06-27: 00:57:00
Ah, but a word sometimes appears learned and sound sophisticated because it actually is learned and sophisticated, and amazingly enough, this doesn't actually prevent it from being completely confusing. The obtainment of obfuscation is not mutually exclusive with technical accuracy.