neo-
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English [edit]
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From Ancient Greek prefix νεο- (neo-), from νέος (neos, “new, young”).
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- New.
- (organic chemistry) Having a structure, similar to that of neopentane, in which each hydrogen atom of a methyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group
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terms derived from neo-
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Finnish [edit]
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Category Finnish words prefixed with neo- not found
German [edit]
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Usage notes [edit]
Nouns with this prefix are capitalized, just like other nouns in German.
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Irish [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek.
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Synonyms [edit]
- (before native words): nua-
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Italian [edit]
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Scottish Gaelic [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Old Irish nem- (compare Irish neamh-, Manx neu-).
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Spanish [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From the Ancient Greek prefix νεο- (neo-), from νέος (neos) "new, young".
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neo-