26984 words

modern

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods:

Examples:

We're in the very modern-looking building opposite the station.
approving My grandpa's attitudes are very modern, considering his age.
2
of the present or recent times, especially the period of history since around 1500:

Examples:

What do you think is the role of religion in the modern world?
3
existing in the present or a recent time, or using or based on recently developed ideas, methods, or styles:

Examples:

modern life
modern architecture/art

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