Modern

/ˈmΙ’d(Ι™)n/

The meaning and definition of Modern, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
    β€œOur online interactive game is a modern approach to teaching about gum disease.  Although it was built in the 1600s, the building still has a very modern look.”
  2. (history) Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.
noun
  1. Someone who lives in modern times.
Synonyms contemporary current
Antonyms ancient dated former historical old old-fashioned

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