tacitnym
Tacitnym is a neologism used in discussions of language and semiotics to describe the process by which a term or label for a concept becomes established through tacit social negotiation rather than formal definition. It signals an implicit naming system that operates below explicit agreement.
Definition and scope: A tacitnym refers to an implicitly recognized label that a community uses for a
Origins and usage: The term has appeared in analytical writings since the early 21st century as a
Mechanisms and examples: Tacitnyms emerge as more speakers repeatedly refer to a concept with a consistent
Relation and criticism: Tacitnym intersects with tacit knowledge and semantic conventionalization, and with pragmatics. Critics note
See also and references: See tacit knowledge, conventionalization, pragmatics. Further reading is found in general discussions