neo-

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek prefix νεο- (neo-), from νέος (neos, new, young).

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neo-

  1. New.
  2. (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chemistry) Having a structure, similar to that of neopentane, in which each hydrogen atom of a methyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group

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Finnish [edit]

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neo-

  1. neo-

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Category Finnish words prefixed with neo- not found

German [edit]

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neo-

  1. neo-

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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neo-

  1. neo-

Synonyms [edit]

  • (before native words): nua-

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Italian [edit]

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neo-

  1. neo-

Scottish Gaelic [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Old Irish nem- (compare Irish neamh-, Manx neu-).

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neo-

  1. un-

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Spanish [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From the Ancient Greek prefix νεο- (neo-), from νέος (neos) "new, young".

Prefix [edit]

neo-

  1. neo-

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