NEO


near-earth object.

Definition for neo (2 of 2)

neo-

a combining form meaning “new,” “recent,” “revived,” “modified,” used in the formation of compound words: neo-Darwinism; Neolithic; neoorthodoxy; neophyte.
Chemistry. a combining form used in the names of isomers having a carbon atom attached to four carbon atoms: neoarsphenamine.
Also especially before a vowel, ne-.

Origin of neo-

< Greek, combining form of néos; akin to new

Example sentences from the Web for neo

British Dictionary definitions for neo

neo-

sometimes before a vowel ne-


combining form

(sometimes capital) new, recent, or a new or modern form or development neoclassicism; neocolonialism
(usually capital) the most recent subdivision of a geological period Neogene

Word Origin for neo-

from Greek neos new

Medical definitions for neo

neo-

pref.

New; recent:neonatal.
New and different:Neo-Freudian.
New and abnormal:neoplasm.