ultramodern — extremely modern; having the most recent ideas, methods, or technology
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely modern; having the most recent ideas, methods, or technology
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌltrəˈmɑːdərn/
Example Sentences
- His ultramodern smart home can read his mood and automatically play jazz music when he's stressed.
- The ultramodern hospital uses robots to deliver medicine and virtual reality for pain management.
- My grandmother was confused by the ultramodern toilet that welcomed her in three languages.
ultramodern
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌltrəˈmɑːdərn/]
extremely modern; having the most recent ideas, methods, or technology
Extremely futuristic high-tech house
Ancient patterns become ultramodern designs!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines Latin ultra (beyond) and modernus (contemporary), emerging in the early 20th century alongside modernism movements. It literally means "beyond the present" and conveys a sense of being futuristic or ahead of current times.
Breakdown
ultra- (beyond, exceeding) + modern (from Latin modernus, contemporary, of the present day).
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📝Examples
“His ultramodern smart home can read his mood and automatically play jazz music when he's stressed.”
“The ultramodern hospital uses robots to deliver medicine and virtual reality for pain management.”
“My grandmother was confused by the ultramodern toilet that welcomed her in three languages.”
“The ultramodern laboratory can analyze DNA samples in minutes rather than days.”
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