neo-

combining form

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

Kids Definition

neo-

combining form

: new : recent

neologism

Etymology

from Greek neos "new"