Modern
/ΛmΙd(Ι)n/
The meaning and definition of Modern, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
βOur online interactive game is a modern approach to teaching about gum disease.β Although it was built in the 1600s, the building still has a very modern look.β
- (history) Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.
noun
- Someone who lives in modern times.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
contemporary current
Antonyms
ancient dated former historical old old-fashioned
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