variants or before a vowel ne-
1
a
: new : recent
Neogene
b
: new and different period or form of
Neoplatonism
: in a new and different form or manner
Neoplatonic
c
: New World
Nearctic
Neotropical
d
: new and abnormal
neoplasm
2
: new chemical compound isomeric with or otherwise related to (such) a compound
neostigmine

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Greek neo-, combining form from néos "young, fresh, new" — more at new entry 1

Dictionary Entries Near neo-

Cite this Entry

“Neo-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

neo-

combining form
: new : recent
neologism
Etymology

from Greek neos "new"

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