Currentness: meaning, definitions and examples
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currentness
[ ˈkʌrəntnəs ]
quality of being current
Currentness refers to the quality of being up-to-date or current. It is the state of being in line with the latest information, trends, or developments.
Synonyms
relevance, timeliness, up-to-dateness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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currentness |
Use this word when referring to the state of being current or up-to-date. It is often used in academic or formal contexts.
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up-to-dateness |
This word is used to describe the state of being modern or recent. It's less common and sounds more formal compared to 'currentness'.
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timeliness |
Use timeliness when emphasizing the importance of something being timely or occurring at the right time. It can be used in formal and informal contexts.
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relevance |
This word is best used when discussing how pertinent or applicable something is to the topic at hand. It's common in both everyday conversation and professional settings.
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Examples of usage
- The currentness of the data is crucial for making informed decisions.
- She emphasized the importance of maintaining the currentness of the website content.
Translations
Translations of the word "currentness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atualidade
🇮🇳 वर्तमानता
🇩🇪 Aktualität
🇮🇩 kekinian
🇺🇦 актуальність
🇵🇱 aktualność
🇯🇵 最新性
🇫🇷 actualité
🇪🇸 actualidad
🇹🇷 güncellik
🇰🇷 현재성
🇸🇦 الحداثة
🇨🇿 aktuálnost
🇸🇰 aktuálnosť
🇨🇳 当前性
🇸🇮 aktualnost
🇮🇸 núverandi
🇰🇿 өзектілік
🇬🇪 აქტუალურობა
🇦🇿 aktuallıq
🇲🇽 actualidad
Etymology
The word 'currentness' originated from the combination of the word 'current' meaning 'belonging to the present time' and the suffix '-ness' which indicates a state or condition. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century.
See also: current, currently, subcurrent, subcurrents, undercurrent, undercurrents.