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
Curiolust
noun
An intense, almost insatiable desire driven by curiosity, characterized by a strong craving for knowledge, understanding, or exploration. It refers to the deep, sometimes obsessive pursuit of information or discovery, where the act of seeking itself becomes a source of pleasure and fulfillment.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
A blend of “curio,” from Latin curiosus (careful or inquisitive), and “lust,” indicating strong desire or craving.
Example Sentence:
His curiolust led him down endless paths of research, constantly seeking new insights and never satisfied with what he already knew.
Temporocosm
noun
A conceptual or abstract space where different temporalities coexist, creating a complex and layered experience of time. It refers to the merging or overlap of distinct time periods, allowing moments from the past, present, and future to interact or resonate simultaneously within a particular context.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
Derived from “temporo-” (relating to time) and “-cosm” (universe or world).
Example Sentence:
The art installation created a temporocosm, where viewers experienced the echoes of past events alongside future possibilities, blurring the lines of when each occurred.
Echumbra
verb
To manifest or evoke the convergence of past and future through the interplay of shadow and echo, creating a moment where absence and recurrence coexist. It describes the act of blurring temporal boundaries, allowing multiple timelines or presences to emerge simultaneously.
Etymology & Example
Etymology:
Derived from echumbra (noun), rooted in Greek ēkhō (echo) and Latin umbra (shadow).
Example Sentence:
The storyteller’s voice seemed to echumbra the room, weaving shadows of forgotten futures and echoes of bygone possibilities.