The AEO glossary defines the core vocabulary of Answer Engine Optimisation. If you are new to AEO, start with the most important terms: AEO itself, answer-first writing, E-E-A-T, and passage indexing. These four concepts explain why answer engines choose some pages over others. Use this glossary as a reference when reading other AEO topics. What is AEO? is the best starting point if you are completely new to the field.
Core Terms Animated
Six of the most essential AEO terms with concise definitions. Use this as a rapid-orientation check before working through the full glossary below.
Core AEO Terms: Quick Definitions
Six foundational terms every AEO practitioner must know. Click a term or press Play to cycle through.
Answer Engine
An AI-powered platform that responds to user queries with synthesised answers rather than a list of links. Examples include Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and Perplexity AI.
Full Glossary: 16 Terms
Browse all 16 AEO glossary terms by category or search by keyword. Click any term to expand its full definition.
Full AEO Glossary (16 Terms)
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