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Background

Okay, so I've decided now is my personal time to shine! I have thought of a great new word, and want to add it to the dictionary. Theoretically, if enough people read my book and see this word in it, and people use it, then a lexicologist might consider making it a real word. Here's the word I've decided to make:

  • Elluient

Willing to be obedient for the sake of one's own gain (a final outcome, a reward, etc.).

Question

In my book, how would I use this word? I think that is quite self-explanatory - I can just use it in dialogue to describe one character as elluient. However...

How can I include the definition of my brand new word? Would I include it in the narrative? How would I do this?

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  1. You can just use it. Children learn most words by their usage, not explanation.

  2. Have one character ask what the other meant with that word ("What's elluient?") and that character explain it ("Elluient is if you are obedient for your own gain.")

  3. Have the narrator explain it. How you do that is up to your creativity.

  4. Words for that meaning already exist: subservient, submissive, obsequious, servile, etc.