contemporary
Translation
contemporary, modern, current
Examples
The museum features contemporary art.
The museum features contemporary art.
He was contemporary with Shakespeare.
He was contemporary with Shakespeare.
She is a contemporary of my mother.
She is a contemporary of my mother.
Grammar Patterns
contemporary (noun) modern (noun) The gallery shows contemporary photography.
contemporary with (sb./sth.) living or existing at the same time as (sb./sth.) The poet was contemporary with the artist.
a contemporary of (sb.) a person who lived at the same time as (sb.) He was a contemporary of Charles Darwin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: modern, current; Antonyms: historical, ancient
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with, together) + 'tempus' (time). Literally means 'together in time'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'con-' (with) + 'tempo' (time) = happening at the same time.