Neo, neologism, neon...

People remember the protagonist in the trilogy matrix reloaded. Yes I am talking about “Neo”. Neo comes from “neos”, which means “New, modern, recent”. It is quite surprising to find applications of this root.

Neonate (N):
A newborn infant, especially one less than four weeks old.
This word can be broken as “neo” which means new and “natus” which means to be born

Neonatal (Adj):
Relating to newborn infants.

Neologism (N):
A new word, expression, usage; creation or use of new words, coinage, portmanteau word. I think that portmanteau word needs a bit explanation.

Portmanteau word (N):
A word formed by merging the sounds and meanings of two different words for example we have a word from Barrons, chortle which comes from chuckle + snort.

Neophyte (N):
Recant convert; beginner.
This word can be broken as “neo” and “phutos” which means planted (phuton means plant).

Synonyms:
Beginner; rookie; novice; tyro; fledgling;

Neolithic (N):
Relating to the latest part of Stone Age characterized by the use of ground or polished stone implements and weapons.
The division of this word is “Neo” plus “lithos” which means stone.

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V