neoclassical compound

noun

A word formed from combining forms originating from classical languages (Ancient Greek or classical Latin), such as biology.

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Meanings

noun
  1. A word formed from combining forms originating from classical languages (Ancient Greek or classical Latin), such as biology.

Origin

* neo-classical compound

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APA

neoclassical compound. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neoclassical%20compound

MLA

“neoclassical compound.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neoclassical%20compound. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neoclassical compound,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neoclassical%20compound.

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