"neophilic" meaning in English

See neophilic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: neo- + -philic Etymology templates: {{confix|en|neo|philic}} neo- + -philic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} neophilic (not comparable)
  1. Relating to neophiles or to neophilia Tags: not-comparable Related terms: neophile, neophilia
    Sense id: en-neophilic-en-adj-lUgTf~j- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55

Noun

Forms: neophilics [plural]
Etymology: neo- + -philic Etymology templates: {{confix|en|neo|philic}} neo- + -philic Head templates: {{en-noun}} neophilic (plural neophilics)
  1. (psychology) A person or animal that enjoys new or novel experiences or food. Categories (topical): Psychology Synonyms: paleophobic
    Sense id: en-neophilic-en-noun-CjGBWUa2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with neo-, English terms suffixed with -philic Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with neo-: 36 64 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -philic: 36 64 Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

Inflected forms

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