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.