Modern: meaning, definitions and examples

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modern

 

[ หˆmษ’dษ™n ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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
Context #2 | Noun

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
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น moderno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเฅเคจเคฟเค• (ฤdhunik)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช modern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ modern

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั‡ะฐัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nowoczesny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พไปฃ็š„ (gendai-teki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moderne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moderno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท modern

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋Œ€์ ์ธ (hyeondaejeogin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏูŠุซ (แธฅadฤซth)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modernรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modernรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฐไปฃ (xiร ndร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moderen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรบtรญmalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐะผะฐะฝะฐัƒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ” (tanamedrove)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผasir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moderno

Etymology

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.

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