Neophyte
An inexperienced person; a novice.
nounNeophyte
An inexperienced person; a novice.
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Imagine This
A young boy who has never used a computer goes to a computer camp. He is put into the novice group, nicknamed 'Neo Bytes'.
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Sounds Like
NEE-oh-fyt
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Looks Like
Neo + byte (a new data unit), suggesting 'new' + tech
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Remember This
Neo- means new; neoplasm is a 'new growth' in the body. The word neophyte originally referred to a 'newly planted' person.
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Other Forms
neophyticadjective
neophytesnoun
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Connect With
novice, beginner, tyro, rookie, apprentice
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Note
Use neophyte for someone newly initiated in a field. It carries a formal tone and is less casual than 'novice' or 'newcomer'; it is often used in academic or literary contexts.