Modern: meaning, definitions and examples
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modern
[ หmษdษn ]
society
Relating to the present time or the recent past, as opposed to the remote past.
Synonyms
contemporary, current, recent, up-to-date
Examples of usage
- modern technology has revolutionized the way we live
- modern art challenges traditional boundaries
art
A person who advocates or practices a departure from traditional styles or values.
Synonyms
avant-gardist, innovator, nonconformist, revolutionary
Examples of usage
- she considers herself a modern in the art world
- he is known for being a modern in his approach to painting
architecture
A style or movement in architecture that emerged in the 20th century, characterized by a simplification of form and the use of new materials such as glass and steel.
Synonyms
avant-garde architecture, contemporary architecture, postmodern architecture
Examples of usage
- the building showcases modern architecture
- modern architecture emphasizes functionality and minimalism
Translations
Translations of the word "modern" in other languages:
๐ต๐น moderno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคงเฅเคจเคฟเค (ฤdhunik)
๐ฉ๐ช modern
๐ฎ๐ฉ modern
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nowoczesny
๐ฏ๐ต ็พไปฃ็ (gendai-teki)
๐ซ๐ท moderne
๐ช๐ธ moderno
๐น๐ท modern
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋์ ์ธ (hyeondaejeogin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฏูุซ (แธฅadฤซth)
๐จ๐ฟ modernรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ modernรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐไปฃ (xiร ndร i)
๐ธ๐ฎ moderen
๐ฎ๐ธ nรบtรญmalegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทะฐะผะฐะฝะฐัะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ แแแ (tanamedrove)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผasir
๐ฒ๐ฝ moderno
Word origin
The word 'modern' originated from the Late Latin word 'modernus', which means 'just now' or 'recent'. It first appeared in English around the early 16th century. The concept of modernity has evolved over time, reflecting changes in society, technology, and culture. Today, 'modern' is used to describe what is current, up-to-date, or innovative.
See also: modernism, modernity, modernization, modernize, modernized, modernizer, postmodernist.