What does neo- mean?
Neo- means Combining form of new..
Neo-
/ˈniːəʊ/ · prefix
Meaning
Combining form of new..
Definitions by Sense
- Combining form of new.
- contemporary
- (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chemistry) Having a structure, similar to that of neopentane, in which each hydrogen atom of a methyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group
- (organic chemistry) Being a newly-discovered or -synthesized variant of an existing compound
- (surgery, especially of genitals) surgically created
Example Sentences
neo- + penis → neopenis
neo- + labia → neolabia
Synonyms for neo-
Antonyms for neo-
Related Words
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for neo-?
Common synonyms include ceno-, nov-.
What is the opposite of neo-?
Possible antonyms include paleo-, proto-.
How do you use neo- in a sentence?
neo- + penis → neopenis
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.