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Meaning of neo-
neo- ()
A prefix meaning new, recent, late; and in chemistry designating specifically that variety of metameric hydrocarbons which, when the name was applied, had been recently classified, and in which at least one carbon atom in connected directly with four other carbon atoms; -- contrasted with normal and iso-; as, neopentane; the neoparaffins. Also used adjectively.
neo- Sentence Examples
- The neo-Gothic architecture of the basilica reflected a revival of medieval styles.
- The neo-soul band's music blended classic R&B melodies with contemporary influences.
- The neo-realist film depicted the harsh realities of postwar Italy.
- The neo-classicist statue showcased a return to the idealized forms of ancient Greece and Rome.
- The neo-colonial powers continued to exploit their former colonies despite decolonization.
- The neo-Nazi group espoused hateful and supremacist ideologies.
- The neo-expressionist painting conveyed intense emotions through bold colours and distorted figures.
- The neo-Darwinian theory of evolution incorporated the concept of natural selection.
- The neo-Luddite movement questioned the negative impacts of unchecked technological advancement.
- The neo-Platonic philosophy emphasized the importance of the soul's journey towards the divine.
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A prefix meaning new, recent, late; and in chemistry designating specifically that variety of metameric hydrocarbons which, when the name was applied, had been
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The neo-Gothic architecture of the basilica reflected a revival of medieval styles.
The neo-soul band's music blended classic R&B melodies with contemporary influences.
The neo-realist film depicted the harsh realities of postwar Italy.
The neo-classicist statue showcased a return to the idealized forms of ancient Greece and Rome.
