adjective

modern

modern, contemporary, current

We live in a modern society.

We live in a modern society.

The museum has a lot of modern art.

The museum has a lot of modern art.

((modern)) ((noun)) (a modern sth.) I like modern architecture.

Synonyms: contemporary, current; Antonyms: old, ancient

From Latin 'modo', meaning 'just now'. So 'modern' means 'of the present time'.

Think of 'modern' technology like your smartphone, which is very current.

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