neo-
Prefix meaning recent
Neo- is a prefix meaning new, recent, or revived.
It attaches to movements, styles, or ideologies to indicate a modern revival or reinterpretation: neoclassical, neo-Nazi, neoconservative, neoliberal.
In science, neo- marks recent formations or discoveries: neocortex, neonatal.
The prefix often carries undertones of imitation or derivative status—a neo-something isn't quite the original.
Of abnormal growths
- neogenesisFormation of new tissue
- neotenyRetaining juvenile characteristics
- neotropicalLatin American biogeographic zone
- neodymiumRare-earth metallic element
taxonomy · classification · nomenclature · biological · geological
New and unusual
- modernOf recent times
- freshNewly made, not stale
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
- contemporaryOf the present age
recent · updated · revived · emerging · cutting-edge · avant-garde · futuristic · progressive
Reviving ancient aesthetic principles
- neogothicReimagined medieval architecture
- neoromanticReviving past emotional styles
- retroEvoking recent past
- renaissancePeriod of renewed vitality
resurgence · restoration · homage · throwback · reimagining · reinterpretation · revivalist · nostalgic
Prefix denoting newness
- MatrixNineties cyberpunk franchise
- cyberpunkDystopian tech-noir fiction
- futurismStudy of tomorrow's possibilities
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
movement · vanguard · underground · subculture · scene · wave · trend · counterculture
Hawkish interventionist ideology
- neofascistModern authoritarian movement adherent
- neonaziModern fascist extremist
- neocolonialModern indirect domination
- neoimperialistAdvocate of modern domination
neonationalist · ideology · extremism · authoritarianism · movement · radicalism · ultranationalist · far-right
neoplastic
Of abnormal growths
- neogenesisFormation of new tissue
- neotenyRetaining juvenile characteristics
- neotropicalLatin American biogeographic zone
neodymium · taxonomy · classification · nomenclature · biological · geological
novel
New and unusual
- modernOf recent times
- freshNewly made, not stale
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
contemporary · recent · updated · revived · emerging · cutting-edge · avant-garde · futuristic · progressive · reinvented
neoclassical
Reviving ancient aesthetic principles
- neogothicReimagined medieval architecture
- neoromanticReviving past emotional styles
- retroEvoking recent past
renaissance · resurgence · restoration · homage · throwback · reimagining · reinterpretation · revivalist · nostalgic · tribute
Neo
Prefix denoting newness
- MatrixNineties cyberpunk franchise
- cyberpunkDystopian tech-noir fiction
- futurismStudy of tomorrow's possibilities
aesthetic · movement · vanguard · underground · subculture · scene · wave · trend · counterculture · alternative
neoconservative
Hawkish interventionist ideology
- neofascistModern authoritarian movement adherent
- neonaziModern fascist extremist
- neocolonialModern indirect domination
neoimperialist · neonationalist · ideology · extremism · authoritarianism · movement · radicalism · ultranationalist · far-right · revisionist
- prefixespre-, anti, post-, contra, re-
- morphemesmorpheme, affix, prefix, suffix, infix
- chemical nameschemical name, common names, common name, preferred name, traditional name
- Neolithic periodEra of early agriculture
- neonatal careMedical support for newborns
- neoliberal reformsPro-market economic policy changes
- neonatal unitIntensive care for newborns
- Neolithic RevolutionAdoption of farming, settlement
- neonatal nurseHealthcare provider for newborns
neophyte, neologism, neonate, neoplasm, Neolithic, neonatal, neoprene, neoliberal, neocortex