Popular Words Invented by Authors

The video explores the creation and evolution of words, from nonce words to neologisms, highlighting contributions from authors like Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Scott. It discusses the origins of words like 'nerd', 'freelancer', and 'robot', and examines how cultural and scientific terms like 'meme' and 'quark' have evolved. The video emphasizes that while authors can coin words, their popularity depends on collective usage.

What does the term 'nonce words' refer to in the context of the text?

How did the word 'robot' evolve from its original meaning?

What is the significance of the word 'meme' as explained in the text?