contemporary
Translation
modern, current, of the same time, a person of the same time
Examples
I prefer contemporary art to classical art.
I prefer contemporary art to classical art.
He was a contemporary of Shakespeare.
He was a contemporary of Shakespeare.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) modifying a noun to mean 'modern' or 'current' I prefer contemporary art.
a contemporary of ((sb.)) a person living at the same time as (sb.) He was a contemporary of Shakespeare.
Similar Words
Synonyms: modern, current; Antonyms: historical, old-fashioned
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with, together) + 'tempus' (time). Literally meaning 'with time' or 'together in time'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'con-' (together) + 'tempo' (time). It refers to people or things existing 'together in time'.