modern — relating to the present time or recent times
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the present time or recent times
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːdərn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still can't use modern smartphones but she's a master at using ancient flip phones.
- Modern students can Google everything, but they can't remember where they put their phones.
- We need to adapt to modern ways of working.
modern
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmɑːdərn/]
relating to the present time or recent times
She sips coffee in a modern cafe with sleek glass walls and minimalist furniture.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin modernus, derived from modo meaning 'just now' or 'recently'. The word began to be used in the 16th century with the sense of 'present' or 'recent'.
Breakdown
modo- (just now, recently) + -ernus (suffix forming adjectives of time or relation).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still can't use modern smartphones but she's a master at using ancient flip phones.”
“Modern students can Google everything, but they can't remember where they put their phones.”
“We need to adapt to modern ways of working.”
“This building has a very modern design.”
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