NEO

¹

abbreviation for

1. near-earth object.

neo-

²

1. a combining form meaning “new,” “recent,” “revived,” “modified,” used in the formation of compound words:

   neo-Darwinism; Neolithic; neoorthodoxy; neophyte.

2. Chemistry. a combining form used in the names of isomers having a carbon atom attached to four carbon atoms:

   neoarsphenamine.

neo-

combining_form

1. sometimes capital new, recent, or a new or modern form or development

   neoclassicism

   neocolonialism

2. usually capital the most recent subdivision of a geological period

   Neogene

Word History and Origins

Origin of NEO¹

< Greek, combining form of néos; akin to new

Word History and Origins

Origin of NEO¹

from Greek neos new

Example Sentences

Arden’s oil and gas clients include NEO Energy, Equinor, Jersey Oil and Gas, and Serica Energy, which has described Labour’s tax plans as “unjustifiably punitive”.

From BBC

Taeil was part of NCT, or Neo Culture Technology, a globally popular South Korean boy band that debuted in 2016.

From BBC

The band, which debuted as Neo Culture Technology in 2016, is known for its genre-jumping experimental music.

From Los Angeles Times

“Neo” stands for new engine option, meaning highly fuel efficient engines that save airlines money on one of their biggest costs.

From Seattle Times

Cheng says he hopes future missions, such as NASA’s NEO Surveyor, set to launch in 2027, may be able to find a larger population of lunar debris still orbiting in our neighborhood.

From Science Magazine