NEO

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. near-earth object.

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neo- ² American  

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.

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neo- British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of neo-

< Greek, combining form of néos; akin to new

Example Sentences

Earlier this month, Apple rolled out its new entry-level iPhone, priced at the same level as its predecessor, and an entry-level MacBook Neo starting at $599, lower than some analysts were expecting.

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Plus: The $599 MacBook Neo reviewed, the teens running a billion-dollar AI startup, electric-grid blues, and more.

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Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo budget laptop performs better than its specifications indicate, making it a strong option for many users.

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The MacBook Neo, with 8GB of RAM, slows with more than 50 open browser tabs but can handle basic 4K video editing.

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The MacBook Neo has a smaller screen, shorter battery life and fewer features than the Air.

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