neoteric
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- adjective
- /niˈɒtərɪk/
- The gallery showcased a neoteric installation that blended traditional art with modern technology.
Examples
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l found it surprisingly neoteric.
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Some historical perspective would help but seems largely absent from the collective middle-class psyche, we being notoriously neoteric and future-oriented people.
Academic text (1995) -
Many neoteric trends in fashion are influenced by social media platforms and youth culture.
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The architect's neoteric designs have transformed the skyline of the city, bringing a fresh perspective to urban living.
Synonyms
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Relating to the present time and new ways of doing things
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Recently made and thought too modern or unnecessary
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Made or bought fairly recently and not very old
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Very new in design and using the latest ideas and technology
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A style that looks like recent art, buildings, or furniture
Antonyms
How New
Surface Forms
Morphology
neoteric = neo (semi-transparent) = neo + neoter + ic
Built from the combining form 'neo-' (new) plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'; the combining form is recognizable in educated registers but not a common standalone word for lower-level learners.
Etymology
Neoteric comes from the Greek root neos, meaning 'new', plus the ending -ic meaning 'relating to'. So neoteric as an adjective means 'new' or 'modern', which is why we use it for recent styles or ideas.