Definition of modern
1a : of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past : contemporary the modern American familyb : of, relating to, or characteristic of a period extending from a relevant remote past to the present time modern history
2 : involving recent techniques, methods, or ideas : up-to-date modern methods of communication
3 capitalized : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the present or most recent period of development of a language Modern English
4 : of or relating to modernism : modernist Modern art has abandoned the representation of recognizable objects.
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Examples of modern in a Sentence
Water pollution is a growing problem in the modern world.
He's known as the father of modern medicine.
The English that was spoken by William Shakespeare is very different from the modern English spoken today.
She is learning Modern Greek.
They live in one of the most modern cities in the world.
modern methods of communication including e-mail and the Internet
She cut her long hair for a modern look.
He made his old-fashioned apartment look more modern by changing the color of the walls and buying new furniture.
Their latest movie is a modern version of a classic children's story.
She has modern ideas about dating and marriage.
Origin and Etymology of modern
Late Latin modernus, from Latin modo just now, from modus measure — more at mete
First Known Use: 1585
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Definition of modern
Examples of modern in a Sentence
the leaders of the American suffragists were originally regarded by many people as uppity moderns who should have stayed in their place
Origin and Etymology of modern
see 1modern
First Known Use: 1585
MODERN Defined for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to the present time or the recent past : happening, existing, or developing at a time near the present time
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: of or relating to the current or most recent period of a language
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: based on or using the newest information, methods, or technology
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Definition of modern for English Language Learners
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: a person who has modern ideas, tastes, or attitudes
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: a modern artist or writer
MODERN Defined for Kids
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1 : of or characteristic of the present time or times not long past modern machinery
2 : of a style or way of thinking that is new and different modern ideas
3 : having a style that is newer and different from older, more traditional styles modern dance
4 : of the period from about 1500 to the present modern history
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