Welcome to Neo Faux Conceptualism, where the playful distortion of systems reveals the deeper truths of our world. Here, absurdity meets sincerity, and creativity becomes a tool for subversion. Dive into the movement’s manifesto to understand how we challenge societal norms through art, language, and thought. Explore our evolving linguistic landscape, where new words are created to reshape how we perceive reality, and visit our dictionary to see how language can break free from traditional boundaries. Join us in reimagining the systems that govern culture, connection, and perception.
Lexicon Spotlight
Pseudoclate
verb
To falsely or superficially calm or appease someone by giving the appearance of resolving their concerns or issues, without truly addressing the root of the problem. It refers to the act of offering a deceptive or insincere resolution to temporarily satisfy or pacify someone.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A blend of “pseudo,” meaning false, and “placate,” from Latin placare (to soothe or calm), indicating a false form of pacification.
Example Sentence:
The manager pseudoclates the team by offering vague reassurances, without actually solving any of the ongoing issues.
verb
To falsely assign authority, credibility, or status to a person, idea, or system, making it appear more legitimate or influential than it actually is. It refers to the act of elevating something or someone through deceptive means, often to create a façade of expertise or leadership.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A blend of “pseudo,” from Greek pseudes (false), and “clate,” derived from clatus (root of “accolade” or “acclaim”), implying the bestowal of false prestige or recognition.
Example Sentence:
The media pseudoclates certain influencers, giving them an air of expertise despite their lack of qualifications.
Obsortex
noun
A peculiar state or quality where the outer appearance of something is so obtuse and convoluted that it cycles back into an apparent sense of reason—only to double back into sheer absurdity when scrutinized. An obsortex represents an object or idea that masks its potential simplicity with a baffling surface, embodying a paradox that challenges understanding.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
From “ob-” (against or towards, as in obtuse) and “esortex,” implying a resistance to being straightforward, favoring the coexistence of depth and irrationality in a logical dance of perception.
Example Sentence:
The philosophical treatise was a true obsortex, presenting itself as a maze of twisted logic that, at every turn, suggested coherence only to laugh in the face of comprehension upon a second glance. It was a masterpiece of ambisurdity—both brilliant and ludicrous.
Disconcisely
adverb
In a manner that resists or undermines concision, where expression becomes unnecessarily elaborate, diffuse, or excessive, often obscuring the intended clarity.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
From prefix dis- (Latin dis-, “apart, away, reversing”) + concisely (from concision, “cutting down, brevity”).
Example Sentence:
He spoke disconcisely, layering tangents upon tangents until the original point was lost.