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