New
/njuː/noun
Recently created, discovered, or introduced; not existing before.
Did you know?The word 'new' is linked to the concept of renewal, highlighting the cyclical nature of existence and the constant potential for change.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*neŭ-
“to be new, fresh, or young.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
νέος (neos)
“young, youthful, or fresh.”
Latin
Latin
novus
“new, fresh, or recent.”
Old English
Old English
niwe
“new, fresh, or recently made.”
Middle English
Middle English
new
“recently created or introduced.”
Modern English
English
new
“pertaining to something that has recently come into existence.”