Neoteric

Neoteric is an English adjective meaning modern, new, or innovative. The word is derived from the Greek neoterikos, meaning younger or more recent, which itself comes from neos "new" and teros "latter" or "other." In English, neoteric is often used to describe ideas, styles, or technologies that are intentionally novel or experimental.

In literary and scholarly usage, neoteric has been applied to describe movements, tendencies, or individuals that seek novelty over tradition. It is commonly associated with discussions of poetics and criticism that favor experimentation, break with classical forms, or the adoption of contemporary themes. Beyond literature, the term appears in philosophy, science, and design to characterize approaches that emphasize newness and forward-looking perspectives.

As a proper noun, Neoteric appears as the name or part of the name for various organizations, brands, and products. In those cases, the term is used to signal modernity, cutting edge technology, or avant-garde branding, rather than any single, universal movement.

Related terms include neotericism, neo-, and neoteric theory, depending on context. The word remains relatively formal and is more common in written discourse than in everyday speech, where "modern" or "innovative" might be used instead.