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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or characteristic of current or recent times.
The modern age has been characterized by rapid advances in the field of technology.
- synonyms:
- contemporary, current, present-day
- antonyms:
- ancient, dated, early, old, old-time, past, primitive
- similar words:
- extant, present
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to recent or advanced styles, thought, or technology.
a modern sound system- synonyms:
- state-of-the-art, trendy, up-to-date
- antonyms:
- ancient, antique, conventional, dowdy, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, outdated, traditional
- similar words:
- advanced, avant-garde, computerized, contemporary, fashionable, futuristic, innovative, latest, modish, new, newfangled, ultramodern
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| related words: |
living, new, recent, sophisticated |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who lives in modern times.
- similar words:
- contemporary
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| definition 2: |
one who has modern tastes or beliefs.
- antonyms:
- fogy
- similar words:
- avant-gardist, innovator, modernist
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| derivation: |
modernity (n.) |
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